The camp offers a unique opportunity for high school students to learn advanced cybersecurity concepts and AI defense strategies directly from university faculty and PhD students at no cost.
The CS@Mines Cyber Camp 2026 offers high school students an immersive experience in cybersecurity, focusing on IoT data security and privacy. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, including traffic data collection and analysis, to understand real-world cybersecurity challenges. The curriculum covers essential concepts such as AI-powered attack defending and mitigating, providing students with practical skills in analyzing and defending AI models. Led by Dr. Dong Chen and his PhD students, the camp aims to broaden participation in STEM, particularly encouraging students from underrepresented communities. Students will gain valuable insights into protecting data in an increasingly connected world.
A typical day involves learning cybersecurity concepts related to IoT, followed by hands-on activities such as traffic data collection and analysis, and working with AI models for attack defense.
This camp is ideal for high school students interested in cybersecurity, data privacy, and the application of AI in defending against cyber threats.
Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401
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