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Program Overview

The Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Camp at Felician University introduces students to the rapidly growing and essential field of cybersecurity through hands-on learning, simulations, and real-world scenarios. Offered in a safe, controlled environment, this immersive summer program helps students understand how digital systems are protected—and how vulnerabilities are identified and addressed ethically.

Participants explore core security principles, including the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), while gaining practical experience with ethical hacking techniques. The program builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills that are foundational for future study and careers in cybersecurity.

Program Format

Ages: 12–18 (Grades 8–12)

Camp Dates: July 6 – July 30

Session Options: One- to four-week sessions (students may attend one or multiple weeks)

Cost: $650 per week

Lunch included

Learning Style: Hands-on labs, simulations, and guided ethical hacking exercises

Environment: Safe, supervised, and controlled learning setting

Weekly Curriculum Breakdown

Week 1: Core Security Principles
Students learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including threats, vulnerabilities, risk, and basic defense strategies.

Week 2: The CIA Triad
An in-depth exploration of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—key principles that guide all cybersecurity practices.

Week 3: Ethical Hacking
Introduction to ethical hacking concepts and methodologies, including scanning, exploitation, and responsible security testing.

Week 4: Reconnaissance
Students practice information-gathering techniques used to identify potential vulnerabilities while emphasizing ethical and legal considerations.

Program Takeaways

Understand core cybersecurity concepts and security frameworks

Learn how ethical hackers identify and assess vulnerabilities

Build critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques

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