Cybersecurity

Build a Safer Digital World

Learn how ethical hackers identify vulnerabilities before they’re exploited, and see how cybersecurity professionals use collaboration and critical thinking to defend businesses, governments, and everyday users.

Hands-On Simulations

Prepare for real-world careers in digital security by ethical hacking, testing system vulnerabilities, and defending against simulated cyberattacks.

Digital Forensics

Recover and investigate material found in digital devices to help solve a crime.
Cryptography Workshop

Learn about ancient ciphers and methods of encryption, and the tools and techniques that are used to protect information in the modern age.
Internet of Things

Discover the methods hackers use to exploit in-home smart devices and learn how to sure and protect your own home networks.
Capture the Flag Competition

Test your computer security skills in a competition where you’ll tackle various cybersecurity challenges and solve problems across different categories.
Over the Wire

Practice security concepts and command line skills one level at a time.

Guest Speakers

Hear from experts in the aerospace field. Check out some of our past speakers!

Dennis Bartko

Director, Capabilities Development Group and Chief Information Officer

U.S. Cyber Command

Hart Rossman

Director of Global Security

Amazon Web Services

Elizabeth Irwin

Director for Cyber Policy and Programs, Office of the National Cyber Director

The White House

Dawn Meyerriecks

Deputy Director, Science and Technology Directorate

CIA

Trips & Tours

Go behind the scenes at places such as:

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Defense Intelligence Agency
Historic Georgetown
Capitol Hill & Smithsonian Museums
Washington at Night

Locations, Dates, & Tuition

TryEngineering Summer Institute is a hands-on pre-college STEM program for high school students. Participants will attend classes in university classrooms, live in supervised campus dorms, and enjoy meals through campus dining—offering a safe, immersive preview of college life.