Connecticut's First-Ever GenCyber Security and Forensics Camp for Teens Offered This Summer
The program will be taught by full-time faculty in the University of New Haven's Cyber Forensics Laboratory.
April 25, 2017
The University of New Haven's Tagliatela College of Engineering will offer this summer Connecticut's first-ever GenCyber security and forensics camp for high school students.
The GenCyber Agent Academy, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency, will
be offered to 20 girls and 20 boys free of charge. The students must be entering ninth
through 12th grade in the fall. The camp will take place on the campus of the University
of New Haven from July 24 to 29 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
The program will be taught by full-time faculty in the University of New Haven's Cyber
Forensics Laboratory. The group's work exposing flaws in various phone apps has been
featured worldwide.
To be considered for the camperships, students must write a 500-word essay about why
they want to attend the camp and must have a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Applications to the CyberGen Agent Academy are due by May 15.
No previous experience in computing is necessary. Different levels of training will
be offered based on the students' experience.
"At the University of New Haven's Tagliatela College of Engineering, we embrace teaching
cybersecurity concepts starting at a young age," said Ibrahim Baggili, Elder Family
endowed chair professor of engineering and assistant dean of the college.
"The camp is a first chance for teens to look at cybersecurity and consider working
toward a career in a job market that has one million job openings this year."
The camp will be supported by the lead instructor Liberty Page, a computer science
instructor at the University with many years of experience in teaching science in
Connecticut public schools, and Frank Breitinger, assistant professor of computer
science, and the University's hacking team mentor.
Activities at the camp will include an introduction to Python programming, cyber forensics,
network defense and hacking concepts, investigating the information compiled on drones,
and learning from experts in the field about their careers and their jobs.
Speakers will also discuss what is necessary for a career in cybersecurity and forensics
and how to apply to colleges.
Participation in the camp includes three meals a day. Funding for transportation is
also available.