CyberThon 2017 is coming January 20-22, 2017 and this will be our most exciting CyberThon ever.
CyberThon 2017 enhancements include:
- Themed Online Banking Model
- Team Competitive Event
- Cyber Skill and Education Objectives
- Training and Certification Opportunities
- Any Secondary and Post-Secondary Student can participate
That’s right, any high school or college student that successfully completes the CyberThon 2017 training is eligible to participate on a CyberThon Blue Team. Teams will consist of ten members each. There are only seventy (70) Blue Team member slots available. Students are encouraged to organize their own teams and complete their training quickly. Team leads, members and mentors are required to attend one each of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. Classes will be held at GBSI, 2400 West Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Registration will open Thursday, October 6.
| Class | Training | Date | Time |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 10/22/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 10/29/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 11/12/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 11/19/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 12/03/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 12/17/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 3 | CyberThon 2017 Trial Run | 01/07/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 3 | CyberThon 2017 Trial Run | 01/14/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
CyberThon 2017 will be a competitive event. Thanks to Navy Federal Credit Union, using a Jeopardy-style framework, students earn points by answering questions, finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities and hardening the IT infrastructure of an online banking environment.
If you are planning to be a technical mentor or team leader, you are also required to attend this training. More information will be available later this week.
A fillable CyberThon 2017 Sponsor Form can be completed online at http://www.afceapensacola.org/images/CyberThon17_Sponsorship_Form.pdf
The red “submit now” button is found at the bottom of the form.
CyberThon is a community event designed to give high school and college students hands-on experience in cyber defense and engagement procedures with instruction from active industry experts. Cybersecurity professionals from DoD cyber operations and training commands in Northwest Florida volunteer to mentor and participate in this cyber education and awareness showcase event, created to grow Pensacola’s IT and Cybersecurity workforce. Cyber experts are needed to fulfill critical security missions, so by partnering as a community and involving students, a cyber-skilled workforce pipeline can be developed for local, high demand careers.
The second annual CyberThon is a 2 ½ day event set for January 20-22, 2017 at the National Flight Academy. Event details are coming soon - to receive CyberThon email updates with newly released information, be sure to sign up for our AFCEA Pensacola Chapter email newsletter!
Interested in CyberThon 2017 sponsorship? Download the CyberThon sponsor information form! (PDF)
AFCEA Pensacola 2016 Summer Cyber Camp is a five-day technical camp designed to excite elementary and middle school students about cybersecurity and STEM career opportunities. Students will learn important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and fun activities in a well equipped computer training classroom.
Middle school students will learn how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats, as well as how to harden entire networks running Windows and Ubuntu operating systems. We will use curriculum developed by the Air Force Assocation's CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program.
Elementary students will learn how to protect their personal devices, the basics of online safe practices, and learn through fun computer coding games, puzzles, and videos. Curriculum will include materials developed by the Air Force Association's CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative.
Cyber Camp Info:
- Camps are held at Global Business Solutions, Inc. (GBSI) training classrooms in Pensacola
- Camps run Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Drop off students between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m., please pick up your student at 12:00 p.m.
- A snack break is included each day, lunch is not provided
- Fee per student for one week of camp is $50
- Elementary camps are for ages 7-10; Middle School camps for ages 11-14
- Each camp is limited to 12 students
Camp Schedule:
(click the date to register and submit payment via EventBrite)
- June 27 - July 1, Elementary Camp - SOLD OUT
- July 11 - 15, Middle School Camp - SOLD OUT
- July 18 - 22, Elementary Camp - SOLD OUT
- July 25 - 29, Middle School Camp - SOLD OUT
For additional questions or information, contact Tony Ferguson at GBSI: 850-944-7579
The Gulf Coast Cyber Range (GCCR) is a joint venture of the GBS Institute (501-C3 non-profit) and the Blue Angels Chapter of the Armed Forces Electronics and Communications Association (AFCEA). The GCCR serves K-12 students as an after school STEM laboratory initiative to inspire and prepare students for a cyber career through hands on cyber security training. GCCR includes both a physical space for students to visit after school and a virtual cloud based simulation and training environment to practice cyber security skillsets. The range bridges the gap between Primary and Secondary educational programs within the cybersecurity field by providing hands-on developmental training and practical experience.
