LCCC to offer cybersecurity camp for teachers

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has received a grant to offer a professional development course in cybersecurity for elementary, middle and high school teachers. 

The National Security Agency and the GenCyber offer grants to schools to address the shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals in a time of increased cybersecurity issues. 

 LCCC’s GenCyber Camp for teachers of grades 7-12 will be held June 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at LCCC’s Schnecksville campus. The camp will be offered as a three-credit special topics course for college credit and at no charge to the student. 

An information session will be held Feb. 9 for interested applicants. 

The camp provides opportunities for teachers in Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Berks counties to collaborate and explore cybersecurity topics that are appropriate for all secondary age groups. Topics include computer components, computer networks, cryptography, cybersecurity, safe online behavior and cyber ethics, LCCC said. 

The goals of the GenCyber program are to: 

• Improve teaching methods for delivering cybersecurity content in secondary schools 

• Create a network of teachers who strive to create better digital citizens among today’s students 
• Increase interest in cybersecurity careers and promote diversity in the cybersecurity workforce 
• Empower students with the essential skills for safe online behavior 

 Teachers will be compensated for their participation with a daily stipend. An additional stipend is included for participation in the virtual pre-camp and post-camp sessions. 

To receive an invitation to the information session, email GenCyber@LVLCCC.edu. Those who are selected will need to apply to become an LCCC student.