Welcome

Hunter College Cyber Security Summer Camp 2018 is a FREE, two-week, full-day summer program providing an introduction to cybersecurity.

The program is open to all Hunter non-CS women students who will be sophomores in Fall 2018. No background or experience in cybersecurity or computer programming is needed in order to apply, only your interest and enthusiasm. The program is organized by Prof. Saptarshi Debroy and Prof. Raffi Khatchadourian of the Department of Computer Science, Hunter College, The City University of New York. The program is supported by Women in Technology and Entrepreneurship in New York, Hunter College, and The City University of New York. View our official flyer and agenda.

Why join?

  • Learn about types of vulnerabilities and attacks and how to prevent them.
  • Everyday things you can do to make yourself more secure.
  • Design your own secured system – launch friendly attacks and set up defensive maneuvers.
  • Learn about the career prospects of cybersecurity experts.
  • Become a member of a cybersecurity community (ACM-W/IEEE).
  • Receive stipend and certificate of completion.
  • Augment your resume.
  • Hear from women leaders in cybersecurity industry and academia.
  • Field trips to see cybersecurity in action!

Eligibility

Only open for Hunter College women students who will be sophomores in Fall 2018.

Students who didn’t take CSCI 12700 as part of their learning communities.

No background in Cyber Security or Computer Programming is needed.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: June 11th
  • Decisions Due: June 18th
  • Camp dates: August 6-16 (not including weekends)
  • Time: 9am-4pm daily

 

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Question? Contact us.