Crack the Code: Cybersecurity Meets the Deep Sea and Blue Economy
Date: August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $399 per student.
Location: Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable
Dive into the exciting world of cybersecurity with a unique twist—explore how technology and digital security protect the critical systems that support our oceans and the Blue Economy! This engaging, week-long program invites students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 to Cape Cod Community College for an immersive cybersecurity adventure.
In this interactive, hands-on experience, students will explore the essentials of cybersecurity, including how hackers think, how data is protected, and how to identify and prevent cyberattacks. Guided by instructors and industry experts, participants will tackle real-world challenges while exploring the role of cybersecurity in ocean technologies, marine industries, and coastal sustainability.
Highlights of the program include:
- Hands-on activities like creating secure passwords, decrypting codes, and solving cyber challenges.
- Exploring how cybersecurity is vital for underwater robotics, maritime systems, and ocean data collection.
- Learning about ethical hacking, network security, and protecting digital infrastructure critical to the Blue Economy.
This unique opportunity combines practical learning, problem-solving, and an engaging environment where students can stir their curiosity about technology, ocean resources, and digital security. If you've ever dreamed of cracking codes and safeguarding the future of our planet, this is your chance to begin your journey!
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