Cybersecurity Sprint

Introduces students to various topics in information security through hands on activities and challenges. 

Curriculum Collaborator

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) Philadelphia

Skills & Topics

Security, Computing, Programming, Networking, Cryptography, Social Engineering, Risk, Policy, & Contingency Planning

Careers highlighted

Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer

Student fit

This program is a great fit for any student who is interested in Computer Science and Information Technology (IT).

Mentor fit

This program is a great fit for any professional who has experience in: Computer Science, Networking, and general IT.

Throughout this program students will be able to:

• Identify the three pillars of security
• Read rudimentary code
• Define a computer network
• Navigate the virtual environment
• Describe an SQL injection
• Understand Wireshark output
• Crack cipher texts encoded with classic ciphers
• Describe the current state of encryption
• Define the need for hashing
• Identify phishing attempts

FirstHand™ Sprints are 6-10 week programs designed to expose students to STEM careers, learn valuable skills, and earn internship opportunities.

Each curriculum is co-designed and co-delivered by the mentors and the FirstHand team to reflect the skills and topics of the emerging industry while centering the needs of Philadelphia students. Sprints range from 16-36 hours of instruction time, occurring outside of regular school hours. Students can also earn a stipend by participating

how to participate:

• Students are selected through an application process
• Open to all Philadelphia high school students

Why you should participate:

• Sprints are FREE and participating students will earn a stipend!
• Sprints offer an opportunity for high school students to connect with credentials and internships.