Camp offers high schoolers look into cybersecurity careers

Clackamas Community College will hold the NW Cyber Camp, a unique opportunity for high school students to explore the world of cybersecurity – for free.

The week-long camp does not require any prerequisites – just a curiosity about computers and a desire to protect them.

Camp curriculum development is led by Oregon State University cybersecurity experts and designed for students of all skill levels. Instruction includes core concepts in cybersecurity fundamentals, as well as more advanced topics for students with prior experience.

What will they learn?

Essential cybersecurity concepts: confidentiality, integrity and availability (C-I-A).How to defend against real-world attacks through team simulations and hands-on activities.Network security, forensics analysis and password cracking.Career paths in cybersecurity from industry professionals.

NW Cyber Camp runs July 29 to Aug. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holden Industrial Technology Center on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave.

Registration requires a completed application, teacher letter of recommendation and completed waivers.

For more information and registration details, visit https://nwcybercamp.org/register-for-gencyber-nw-cyber-camp-clackamas-community-college/.