2014 Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls Workshop

The Maryland Cybersecurity Center is excited to partner with the National CyberWatch Center K-12 Division to host the Annual Cool Careers in Cyber Security Workshop for Girls. Throughout the day, middle school girls will rotate through different hands-on activities, all relating to solving an identity theft case of cybercrime. At each station, the girls will learn from female Cybersecurity professionals and leaders, including representatives from prestigious government organizations, defense contractors, and private companies. Activities include cryptography, assembling a computer, steganography, penetration testing and cell phone forensics. This event is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

For More Information please contact dpruitt@umd.edu and visit the event page.