Daytona State’s 3rd annual summer Cyber Camp seeks teen applicants

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 21, 2015) - A virtual world of fun, learning and interactive Advanced Technology College, 1770 Technology Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

challenges will be in store for a select group of students entering grades 9-12 when Daytona State College hosts its third annual Cyber Camp July 13-16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

This free camp is made possible through the Advanced Cyberforensics Education Consortium (ACE) for which Daytona State is the lead institution among nearly a dozen southeastern colleges and universities and the Central Florida Cyber Alliance.

The camp will focus on teaching beginner and intermediate computer security techniques, including digital forensics, browser security, malware handling, virtualization and more. It is a perfect introduction for students interested in pursuing careers in cyber security and cyber forensics.

The consortium’s goal is to advance cyber-forensic education in the southeastern United States and is funded by a four-year National Science Foundation grant of over $1.8 million. In addition to working with k-12 schools to implement programs in cyber security and digital forensics, the consortium also works to train faculty, create and distribute comprehensive course materials and serve as a catalyst for workforce development.

In fall 2014, Daytona State began offering an advanced technical certificate in the growing fields of cyber forensics and cyber security, building on its slate of high-tech courses leading to certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees. Relatedly, DSC ranks among the Top 10 in the nation for best online bachelor’s programs, three years running, and – just announced – is No. 2 in 2015 among America's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Military Veterans, by U.S. News & World Report.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cyber-security professionals will increase by 37 percent over the next eight years, with median pay for experienced professionals averaging near $86,000 annually. Cyber-security jobs are found in business, industry, military, law enforcement, government, academia and the intelligence community.

Participation in the summer camp is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are required and must be submitted no later than June 26 along with completion of the summer camp survey for group placement determination. For details on how to apply, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/ace/cybercamp.html or contact CoppaE@DaytonaState.edu; (386) 506-4163.

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