Students gain hands-on cybersecurity and cyber defense skills through activities and a team competition that mimics the AFA Cyber Patriot National Youth Defense Competition, while also earning college credit.
The Diablo Valley College Cyber Security/Defense Career Academy is designed to engage high school students in cybersecurity career opportunities and the importance of cyber defense skills. The program offers hands-on instruction and activities, culminating in a team competition that simulates real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals and mimics the Air Force Association's (AFA) Cyber Patriot National Youth Defense Competition. Students will explore topics such as hacking prevention, system hardening, access control, and system protection. The academy aims to provide students with practical experience and up-to-date skills to be competitive in the job market, while also earning college credit.
A typical day involves hands-on instruction and activities related to cybersecurity and cyber defense skills, with the program culminating in a team competition.
This academy is ideal for high school students interested in exploring cybersecurity career opportunities and gaining foundational cyber defense skills.
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
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