Demand for cybersecurity expertise is continually on the rise, particularly in the DC metro area. As companies and organizations strive to protect their digital assets, qualified professionals can look forward to an abundance of opportunity. Yet the number of young people going into the field still remains below what it should be.
A 2009 report from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development drew attention to the challenge. "More must be done to encourage students to consider cybersecurity careers and prepare for work in the field,” read the document, dubbed Cyber Maryland.
Capitol Technology University is doing its part. In fall 2013, it launched Cyber Saturdays -- a series of exciting, hands-on activities intended for community college students, funded through a grant from the Department of Defense's Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP).
Cyber Saturdays feature presentations by guest speakers and challenging games such as virtual lock picking and Cyber Laser Tag, in which teams compete to take down a variety of exploitable services.
Are you a community college student interested in joining the action, or know someone who might be?.The event is free, but registration is requested. To register, click here.
Are you a community college student interested in joining the action, or know someone who might be?.The event is free, but registration is requested. To register, click here.