The program offers a unique blend of hands-on simulations, real-world problem-solving, and an immersive college campus experience, preparing students for careers in digital security.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute - Cybersecurity program offers high school students an immersive, hands-on experience in digital defense. Participants engage in projects and simulations that mirror real-world cybersecurity scenarios, learning how ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities and how professionals safeguard networks and data. The curriculum covers essential topics such as practicing security concepts and command line skills, recovering and investigating digital evidence in digital forensics, and exploring ancient and modern methods of encryption in a cryptography workshop. Students also discover how hackers exploit smart devices and learn to protect home networks within the Internet of Things module. The program culminates in a Capture the Flag competition, where students test their computer security skills by solving various cybersecurity challenges. Through these activities, students develop critical problem-solving skills, gain teamwork experience, and acquire foundational knowledge in emerging technologies, preparing them for future careers in engineering and technology.
A typical day includes a morning meeting, followed by hands-on engineering projects and activities, with a break for lunch. The afternoon continues with more hands-on projects or off-campus field trips, concluding with free recreational time and evening events for residential students.
This program is ideal for high school students aged 14-18 who are interested in exploring a future career in cybersecurity and want to gain practical, hands-on experience in digital defense.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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