Capitol College is hosting a special event Saturday (March 29) for Maryland community college students with an interest in network security and information assurance.
The event, part of an ongoing program dubbed Cyber Saturdays, will feature a fast-paced gaming activity that reinforces fundamental cybersecurity skills.
Participants will also have an opportunity to visit Capitol’s groundbreaking Cyber Lab, where students track worldwide cybersecurity threats and gain real-time, hands-on experience.
According to Capitol College faculty member Dr. Jason Pittman, who designed the event, Cyber Saturdays exercise a number of skills that students must master in order to become effective network security professionals. Co-ordination, quick thinking, good time management and the ability to work as part of a team are all needed in order to make it through the multiple rounds of each game.
Most importantly, he added, the games provide plenty of opportunity to test offensive cybersecurity skills.
"Capitol College is in an ideal position to offer events like these because of our designated Cyber Lab and our faculty who take the time to make learning fun and interesting,” said Director of Admissions Operations Meghan Young.
Cyber Saturday events are designed for community college students. They are part of a broader effort to help build the next generation of cyber-defenders and security professionals, a key need in today’s digital economy.
Are you ready to join the action, or know someone who might be? Contact Meghan Young at Admissions: mayoung@capitol-college.edu or 301-369-2555.
Capitol College is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business through practices of leadership and innovation. Founded in 1927,
Capitol offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees, a Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, professional development training and certificates. Academic programs are grounded in centers of excellence; these include the Space Operations Institute, the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center, the Innovation and Leadership Institute, and the Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach. The college campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. www.capitol-college.edu.
Contact: Robert Herschbach Director of Communications and Publications 301-369-2800, ext. 3627 raherschbach@capitol-college.edu