I think of us in some kind of twilight world as transformative AI looks more likely: things are about to change, and I don’t know if it’s about to get a lot darker or a lot brighter.
Increasingly this makes me wonder how I should be raising my kids differently.Read More
CornCon “Quad Cities Cybersecurity Conference” is returning in person on September 30 & October 1, 2022. To be held at RiverCenter convention center in downtown Davenport, Iowa, this year’s conference will include a Thursday CISO summit (TBD), two days full of great speakers, tutorials, villages and expo, as well has K12 activities on both Friday and Saturday. More details can be found on the conference website: https://corncon.net. (note that early bird pricing has been extended to July 15th)
How can programs aimed at K-12 students encourage more kids to consider cybersecurity as a career? Watch the webinar recording now!
This interactive webinar is designed for educators and professionals who want to learn from cybersecurity professionals who have developed engaging STEM events to get kids excited about cybersecurity as a possible career. The panelists will share examples of successful events and activities that they have led with K-12 students for over a decade, many of which you can duplicate in your own community.Read More
Consider giving to Docent this holiday season, and by using AmazonSmile throughout the year. Docent puts on cybersecurity conferences, public outreach and K-12 Kids’ Camps, and gives college scholarships for students who want a career in cybersecurity. Donate from their homepage or via AmazonSmile. Amazon donates when you shop, the price is the same to you!
It was great to help organize R00tz (Def Con Kids Village) again this year, and to have a chance to give ITSP Magazine an inside look at our program and kid hackers!
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