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CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. ​At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks. 

Watch this 3-minute video and then talk to your squadron about having a CyberPatriot team:

Learn more at uscyberpatriot.org

 

NEWS: CyberCamp offered by 130th Composite Squadron Aug 1-5, 2022

Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin is hosting a week long CyberPatriot Camp, August 1st through the 5th.
One of the 130th’s cadets, C/SMSgt Bourassa, is attending Marquette and has been granted permission to run a satellite classroom during this event.
Normally the cost to host this event is around $1200 per week per site.
This will be offered as a free remote course for any high school students who wish to dive into Cyber Security and compete in a safe environment with teachers who know technology. 

What is CyberCamp?

This is the CyberPatriot program gives participants an introduction to cyber security.
It's ideal for those interested in learning more about CyberPatriot and what it might be like being on the team.
Completing CyberCamp will fulfill the education requirement for the Basic Cyber Badge. 
Course Information: https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/afa-cybercamps/overview 

Do I need to know a lot about computers?
Your skill level with technology is not a requirement, only your desire to learn and try your hand at cyber defense.
You may learn something new and discover you have a skill that can be grown into a career. 

Details:

Aug 1-5, 2022
8am-12pm
Location:130th Squadron hanger at Lakeville Airlake Airport off of Juliet row. 


Student Registration -- please complete both online forms

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050d49acab2ea4f85-cyberpatrior 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF2cPMzMDTWMUazqVEoI3dpoDIB9QLKXWDAliccS_UrtBSVg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Cadets under 18 will need to bring CAPF 60-80.

Additional Senior Member support still needed for the supervision requirements of the event.
No cyber knowledge or experience needed.
Senior Member Support Sign Up: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050d49acab2ea4f85-cyberpatriot

If you have any questions please contact SM Jim Haley at jphaley@gmail.com

 

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