2019 Washington Wing AFA CyberCamp I
Lodging: IHG Military Hotel across from CAP WAWG headquarters at JBLM
Food: breakfast at IHG, lunch at DFAC or BX, dinner at DFAC
2019 Washington Wing AFA CyberCamp I
*** CANCELLED ***
WAWG will organize a CyberCamp next summer: last week of July 2020 at similar prices if hotel costs stay the same. We will also work on looking for sponsorship to lower the cost. We are looking forward to seeing you then!
From Monday, July 29th, 10:00 to Friday, August 2nd, 20:00 at JBLM
Why you should attend a CyberCamp?
Everyone who owns a computer or a smart device is at risk against cyberattacks
Learn about cyberthreats and how they can directly or indirectly impact you
Learn to identify your systems’ vulnerabilities which open doors to cybercriminals
Learn to protect your computers against cyberattacks
Meet cybersecurity professionals from various industries including military, computer and aerospace, and learn about their careers and their backgrounds
Accumulate training hours and experience towards obtaining your CyberBadge to wear on your Blues uniform.
Location: CAP WAWG headquarters at JBLM
Registration: Opening on Monday June 17th, closing at 23:59 on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 (extension added due to deadline mistake on the registration site)
Cost: on-site students $310, off-site students $130 and staff (cadet or SM) $170 - Lodging and food included
Add $50 if you need to arrive Sunday 28 July in the evening.
Add $50 if you need to stay until Saturday 3 August in the morning.
Note that Off-site cadets have to arrive in class no later than 0800 hrs and will be released to go home at 2030 hrs.
Documentation: CAPF60-81 (former CAPF31), CAPF160, CAPF161, CAPF163, CAP ID, CAP 101 card (from eServices)
Participants: 20 to 30 student cadets
C/Airman or higher
No prior cybersecurity experience needed
Basic Encampment preferred
Cadet without encampment can obtain a waiver if vouched for by Unit's Commander or DCC, please contact Camp Director.
Staff Cadets
1 Cadet Commander C/2nd Lt or higher, IT or CyberPatriot experience preferred
3 cadet NCO & Officers with CyberPatriot competition experience required
Note: mentoring cadets is part of the requirements to progress in the Cyber Badge program.
Staff Senior Members: 5 to 6 CyberPatriot mentors, present and future coaches
Instructors: non-CAP and CAP computer specialists
Guests: Military, computer and aerospace industry CyberSecurity specialists
In addition to the AFA CyberCamp curriculum, we are planning evening panel discussions:
- military cybersecurity / cyberwarfare specialists
- computer industry cybersecurity professionals
- aerospace industry cybersecurity engineers
Contact: Maj. Sylvie Kacmarcik, CyberCamp Director
For more information on AFA CyberCamp, please visit AFA CyberPatriot website.
Staffing applications: email résumé and cover letter to Sylvie.Kacmarcik@wawg.CAP.gov due no later than 18:00 Wednesday 10 July 2019. You will receive a special code to use on the registration site.
2019 Washington Wing AFA CyberCamp I - Standard
CAMP DESCRIPTION:
AFA CyberCamps are designed for high school and middle school students who are just getting into cybersecurity or who have cybersecurity knowledge and want to learn more. Standard AFA CyberCamps teach beginner students the basics while Advanced AFA CyberCamps incorporates more complex concepts geared towards students who have previously participated in a CyberCamp or participated on a CyberPatriot team. This summer, Washington wing’s AE and IT departments are hosting a Standard AFA CyberCamp.
Topics covered:
Introduction to CyberPatriot
Introduction to Virtual Machines
Cyber Ethics
Windows 10 (Security Policies, Account Management, File Protections, Auditing & Monitoring)
Ubuntu 16 (Terminology & Concepts, Basic User Interface Security, Basic Command Line, Intermediate Security)
Competition Day on Friday
The curriculum kit consisting of five (5) four-hour instruction modules, accompanying instructor guides, student workbooks, and demonstration software that will teach students important skills in cybersafety and cybersecurity. The 20-hour curriculum is completed over five days, with the fifth day reserved for a mini-competition. For more information on the AFA CyberSecurity programs please visit AFA CyberCamp, and AFA CyberPatriot website.
Computer equipment and software will be provided by the camp organizers. Program will be supplemented with other computer science concepts taught through activities. In addition, we are planning 3 evening panel discussions on cybersecurity careers:
- military cybersecurity / cyberwarfare specialists
- computer industry cybersecurity professionals
- aerospace industry cybersecurity engineers
We are looking for additional cybersecurity specialists to participate in our panel discussions. Please contact Maj. Sylvie Kacmarcik, CyberCamp Director if you know anyone who might be interested.
We are also looking for additional instructors, non-CAP and CAP computer specialists. Please contact Maj. Sylvie Kacmarcik, CyberCamp Director if you are interested in participating as an instructor, or know someone who might.