CyberPatriot is the Air Force Association's National Youth Cyber Education Program, created to motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other STEM disciplines. The program has a variety of offerings for K 12 students, as well as a cyber safety initiative for senior citizens and a community service opportunity for student and adult volunteers. here is a list and summary of education programs by CyberPatriot.

THE NATIONAL YOUTH CYBER DEFENSE COMPETITION | Middle and High School Students

The national youth cyber defense competition is an online, tournament-structured event in which teams of 2-6 students are scored on how well they identify and secure known vulnerabilities on a virtual network. Through a partnership with Cisco, they are also tested on a networking curriculum and are required to build secure, virtual networks. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 5, 2021

AFA CYBERCAMPS | Middle and High Schools Students

Held during the summer months, AFA CyberCamps emphasize fun, hands-on learning of cybersecurity principles that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. Through this 20-hour, 5-day camp, students will learn the importance of cyber safety and how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats. Camps are designed for high school or middle school students (at the discretion of the hosting organization).

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CYBER EDUCATION INITIATIVE | K-5

Using game-like computer training software, the Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative is designed to:

• Excite students about education in cybersecurity and other STEM disciplines.

• Help students understand the widespread importance of cybersecurity in their everyday lives and equip them with skills to better protect themselves on the Internet

• Encourage students to apply cyber ethics principles in their online interactions • FREE downloads available online

CYBER EDUCATION LITERATURE SERIES | K-5

The Cyber Education Literature Series introduces cybersecurity principles to our youngest audience in storybook format. The series features two books – Sarah the Cyber Hero and Ben the Cyber Defender – both of which follow the stories of two young children who save their friends, families, and communities from cyber danger. Copies are available for purchase through BookBaby.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

CYBERGENERATIONS - THE SENIOR CITIZENS' CYBER SAFETY INITIATIVE | Middle School, High School, Adults

CyberGenerations – the Senior Citizens' Cyber Safety Initiative is designed to encourage and equip more seniors to practice cyber safety. The program covers topics such as password hygiene, malware and ransomware, marketing and fraud scams, and social media awareness. The program also provides resources for individuals who may have been a victim of a cybercrime.

TECH CAREGIVERS

The Tech Caregiver Program is a companion to CyberGenerations. As a Tech Caregiver, you will complete a training course, take an exam, and after a passing grade you will receive your certification to assist senior citizens to safely operate online by teaching basic security measures in a way that is easy to understand.

To learn more about any of the programs offered by CyberPatriot, visit

http://www.uscyberpatriot.org

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