SECURE IT Cybersecurity Workshops
The Secure Software Supply Chain Center is excited to announce the SecureIT 25-26 Cybersecurity Workshops, an in-person series for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This workshop series is designed to introduce middle school students to a variety of cybersecurity topics, including cryptology, social engineering, and generative AI. The workshops will take place once a month during the school year, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
The full schedule of workshop dates is as follows:
- September 13
- October 4
- November 1
- December 6
- January 24
- February 28
- April 4
- April 25
The total cost for the workshop series is $150.
Interested in helping your student explore the world of cybersecurity? Learn more and apply here:
Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals!
Questions can be directed to Dr. Isabella White at [email protected].
SECURE IT Academy Middle School Summer Camp
SECURE IT is a one-week-long, non-residential Cybersecurity summer camp held at the University of Maryland-College Park, and at North Carolina State University. The camp will be offered to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will Master the Realm of Cybersecurity: In an age where digital threats abound, become a defender of the virtual realm. Learn the strategies and techniques to defeat cyberattacks, secure networks, and protect sensitive data. Delve into ethical hacking, encryption, and cybersecurity careers.
A Typical Day at Camp:
- 9:00-12:00 pm Classroom Instruction
- 12:15-1:15 pm Lunch
- 1:30-3:30 pm Classroom Instruction
- 3:45-4:00 pm Dismissal
Applications for SECURE IT Summer Academy 2026 will open January 2026!
For more information, please contact Dr. Isabella White at [email protected]
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
We regularly offer research opportunities for undergraduate students as part of our research, especially during the summer. Students will spend a summer working with some of the world’s leading faculty researchers on software supply chain security. A number of projects are available in diverse areas which may include analyzing malicious activity, building defenses, building vulnerability and attack defectors, studying human factors in supply chain security, and measuring security practices. Accepted students will work closely with S3C2 faculty and researchers on research problems with the potential for publication and significant impact on the future practice of supply chain security.
As part of the REU program, you will not only gain significant experience in rigorous research from a top-tier university, but you’ll also be afforded a stipend, housing, and travel cost.
For opportunities at CMU apply at https://www.cmu.edu/scs/s3d/reuse/
For opportunities at NCSU contact Laurie Williams.