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Cal Poly to Host Girl Scouts in Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Course

November 4, 2017 @ 9:00 am

About 75 members of the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) are expected to participate in a cybersecurity program offered by the California Cyber Training Complex (CCTC) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

The program, titled “Being Secure in a Cyber World,” will be held at various locations on the Cal Poly campus. It will provide the girls with hands-on education on internet safety and inform them about protecting their identities online. Participants will earn a patch upon completion.

Girls will learn about the “cyber age” as it relates to smartphones, computers and the web, including internet safety and protecting private information. The event will introduce girls to cybersecurity careers and the skills they will need to navigate an increasingly tech-driven world.

“We are excited to bring ‘Being Secure in a Cyber World’ to Girl Scouts,” said Jody Skenderian, CEO of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast and a Cal Poly alumna. “The programs being offered by the CCTC are important for girls as parents look for resources to help keep their daughters informed and safe online.

“Cal Poly and the CCTC value increasing the participation of girls and women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and furthering the training of our future cyber workforce,” said Bruce Burton, CCTC program manager. “This event allows us to help the local community make progress on both fronts.”

“Being Secure in a Cyber World” is designed for Girl Scouts of all ages and levels. The cost for girls is $5 and includes a patch. There is no cost for adults to attend, but they must register. For more information or to register, visit girlscoutsccc.org/events.

Cybersecurity is part of today’s Girl Scout experience, providing girls throughout GSCCC’s six counties a variety of opportunities to have a foundation and inspiration to embrace science and technology while developing leadership skills.

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About 75 members of the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) are expected to participate in a cybersecurity program offered by the California Cyber Training Complex (CCTC) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.

The program, titled “Being Secure in a Cyber World,” will be held at various locations on the Cal Poly campus. It will provide the girls with hands-on education on internet safety and inform them about protecting their identities online. Participants will earn a patch upon completion.

Girls will learn about the “cyber age” as it relates to smartphones, computers and the web, including internet safety and protecting private information. The event will introduce girls to cybersecurity careers and the skills they will need to navigate an increasingly tech-driven world.

“We are excited to bring ‘Being Secure in a Cyber World’ to Girl Scouts,” said Jody Skenderian, CEO of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast and a Cal Poly alumna. “The programs being offered by the CCTC are important for girls as parents look for resources to help keep their daughters informed and safe online.

“Cal Poly and the CCTC value increasing the participation of girls and women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and furthering the training of our future cyber workforce,” said Bruce Burton, CCTC program manager. “This event allows us to help the local community make progress on both fronts.”

“Being Secure in a Cyber World” is designed for Girl Scouts of all ages and levels. The cost for girls is $5 and includes a patch. There is no cost for adults to attend, but they must register. For more information or to register, visit girlscoutsccc.org/events.

Cybersecurity is part of today’s Girl Scout experience, providing girls throughout GSCCC’s six counties a variety of opportunities to have a foundation and inspiration to embrace science and technology while developing leadership skills.