UNLV GenCyber Camp
GenCyber Camp Highlights
Welcome
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing job categories with the largest skills gap. According to cybersecurity data tool CyberSeek, there is an annual talent shortfall of over 250,000 workers for cybersecurity jobs in the United States alone. In 2015, the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation teamed up to address this shortfall by piloting the GenCyber program to grow the number of students studying cybersecurity in the United States.
UNLV’s Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering is proud to offer the GenCyber Summer Camp and provide local high school students a truly unique cybersecurity learning experience.
About the GenCyber Camp
UNLV GenCyber Camp is a free cybersecurity summer camp for high school students in Southern Nevada. Our program aims to educate students on safe online behavior, promote digital citizenship, and foster interest in cybersecurity careers. Each day, students will participate in multiple hands-on activities to learn about different topics in cybersecurity and hear directly from cybersecurity experts.
Topics Covered
- Cybersecurity concepts
- Encryption techniques
- Cybercrimes and protection
- Social and personal computer security
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Wireless and mobile security
Who Can Attend
All current high school students in Clark County are eligible to participate in the GenCyber camp. The camp is offered during a one-day Spring camp, and a five-day summer camp. The application process covers both the Spring and Summer camps. While participation in both the Spring and Summer camps is highly recommended, it is not mandatory.
Applications for UNLV's 2025 Spring and Summer GenCyber Camp are now closed. We look forward to welcoming this year's campers.
Upcoming Camp Dates and Information
Note: The summer camp is a week-long camp. Applicants are agreeing to attend from June 2-6.
Events
About Our Team
The UNLV GenCyber Camp is coordinated by a diverse team of faculty, staff, and student mentors, led by UNLV GenCyber camp director, Professor Juyeon Jo, and lead instructor, Professor Yoohwan Kim from the Computer Science Department at the College of Engineering. For more information, contact GenCyber@unlv.edu.
Prior Camp Information
- GenCyber 2024 website
- GenCyber 2023 website
- GenCyber 2022 website
- GenCyber 2021 website
- GenCyber 2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19
- GenCyber 2019 website
- GenCyber 2018 website
Sponsors
The UNLV GenCyber Summer Camp is sponsored jointly by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.
