About the Program
Join us for an exciting summer camp at Virginia Military Institute! Funded by the National Security Agency and organized by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at VMI.
GenCyber is a national initiative with the following goals:
- Ignite, sustain, and increase awareness of K-12 cybersecurity content and cybersecurity postsecondary and career opportunities for participants.
- Increase student diversity in cybersecurity college and career readiness pathways at the K-12 level.
- Facilitate teacher readiness within a teacher learning community to learn, develop, and deliver cybersecurity content for the K-12 classroom in collaboration with other nationwide initiatives.
Cryptography
Learn about encryption, security protocols, and data protection
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Master the basics of network security and cyber defense
Internet of Things
Explore connected devices and smart technology
Drone Technology
Get hands-on experience with drone programming and control
Python Programming
Learn coding fundamentals with Python
Game-Based Learning
Learn through interactive cybersecurity games and challenges
What to Expect
- Free (no cost to participants), five-day, face-to-face camp in summer 2025.
- Hands-On Activities with VMI faculty and guest instructors
- Real-World Applications of cybersecurity concepts
- Networking opportunities with leading experts
- No prior experience required!
Workshop Schedule
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome, Introduction to team members, orientation and logistics
Cybersecurity Concepts and Ethics
Dr. David Smith
Marshal Hall
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Essentials of Python
Dr. Imran Ghani
Marshal Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cryptography
Dr. Sherif AbdelHamid
Marshal Hall
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Drone Programming
Dr. Sherif AbdelHamid
Marshal Hall
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Secure Coding and Safety
Dr. Sherif AbdelHamid
Marshal Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Agile/Scrum Oriented Airport Security Implementation
Dr. Imran Ghani
Marshal Hall
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
IoT Security
Dr. Mohamed Azab
Marshal Hall
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Network Security
Dr. David Feinauer
Marshal Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tabletop Exercise (Ransomware, Phishing, Data Exfiltration)
Mr. Amish Parikh
Marshal Hall
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Deepfakes
Mr. Amish Parikh
Marshal Hall
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Dr. Ramoni Lasisi
Marshal Hall
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cybersecurity using Game Cards
Jackob and Nathan
Marshal Hall
Friday, June 6th, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Internet Fraud, Basic Countermeasures and Ethics
High School Teacher (TBD)
Marshal Hall
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Careers in Cybersecurity
Guest Speaker (TBD)
Marshal Hall
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
UX, Security Vs. Simplicity
Guest Speaker (TBD)
Marshal Hall
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
VMI Post Tour
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Post Camp Survey & Certificates Awards
Marshal Hall
Questions
If you have questions, please contact:
- Dr. Imran Ghani | 540-464-7845 | ghanii@vmi.edu
- Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid | 540-464-7185 | abdelhamidse@vmi.edu