Cadets gain practical experience with Cisco networking equipment and advanced analysis tools, culminating in graduation exercises that simulate real-world industry scenarios.
The Civil Air Patrol National Cyber Academy (CNCA) in Virginia offers a collection of cybersecurity career exploration and training courses for high school cadets. The program aims to increase cybersecurity knowledge and awareness and foster a lifelong passion for the field. Cadets receive daily briefings from various USAF Cyber Operations units and participate in tours of operational facilities. The academy provides advanced training in cybersecurity concepts to enhance skills for CyberPatriot and other cyber defense competitions. Cadets also begin working towards industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, and Cisco CCNA. The Virginia campus offers several courses, including Cyberspace Foundations, Cyberspace Networking, Cyberspace Advanced Administration, and Digital Forensics and Intrusions. These courses cover topics like cyber ethics, Windows and Linux OS security, networking concepts, policy scanning, multi-factor authentication, and forensic examinations of devices and networks.
Cadets receive daily briefings from USAF Cyber Operations units, tour operational facilities, and engage in advanced cybersecurity training and hands-on labs.
This program is ideal for high school cadets interested in exploring cybersecurity careers, enhancing their CyberPatriot skills, and working towards industry certifications.
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