About the Bootcamp

The K-12 Cybersecurity Bootcamp is an intense 3-day in-person training opportunity that will help PSUs fully leverage the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program services and resources, from KnowBe4 training and phishing campaigns to incident response planning. Ideal for technology directors, IT managers, and cybersecurity specialists, the Bootcamp provides practical guidance to strengthen your PSU’s cybersecurity posture and take full advantage of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program.

• Where: The Friday Institute
  • The Friday Institute
    1890 Main Campus Dr,
    Raleigh, NC, 27606
  • Parking at the Friday Institute is free and available without a permit.
    • Disclaimer: The parking lot for the Friday Institute is shared with Centennial Campus Middle School. Drop-off and pick-up times for the Middle School (usually from 1:50 pm – 2:20 pm) cause congestion in the parking lot, and you may not be able to leave during these times.

For information around hospitality options around near the Friday Institute, check out our Logistics Handout.

What to Expect

While attending the K-12 Cybersecurity Bootcamp, you can expect a comprehensive look at the entire K-12 Cybersecurity Program, engaged in hands-on exercises for each program service and resource, while also getting numerous opportunities to sit down and work on the items being discussed. Each day is a single-track schedule with sessions that touch on each major program service and resource offering. Throughout the Bootcamp, attendees will have the opportunities to sit down with the session’s presenter for an to discuss follow-up questions and get some hands-on assistance!

Event Schedule

Note: The schedule is tentative and subject to minor changes.
Full Detailed Schedule