
Cyber Education Discovery Forum
June 20-22, 2022
The Westin Alexandria Old Town
Alexandria, Virginia

Cyber Education Discovery Forum, hosted by CYBER.ORG, is a professional development event designed to prepare and empower K12 educators to teach cybersecurity topics.
- Learn and practice ready-to-implement lessons in daily workshops
- Explore relevant cybersecurity education topics through breakout sessions
- Network with K-12 educators as well as cybersecurity industry and organizations
$50 Early Bird Registration now extended to May 15!
$100 Registration after May 15
Registration closes June 10
This workshop is ideal for elementary school educators looking to integrate cybersecurity awareness into core content areas. Participants will get hands-on experience with unplugged and plugged lessons aimed at increasing cybersecurity awareness for elementary school students. Topics include:
- basic encryption and encoding
- computational thinking
- block-based coding with the micro: bit
This workshop is ideal for middle school educators looking to build cybersecurity awareness into project-based lessons and activities. Participants will get hands-on experience with plugged and unplugged lessons aimed at increasing cybersecurity awareness for middle school students. Topics include:
- cybersecurity
- cryptography
- encryption and encoding
- frequency analysis
- block-based coding with the micro:bit
Using a cyber range, you will learn attack and defense style labs using Kali Linux and Windows virtual machines. Playing the roles of both the malicious actor and the victim, you will achieve a deeper understanding of how real-world attacks work and how you can defend yourself against them. Some of the cybersecurity attacks covered in this workshop include:
- ransomware
- backdoor/trojans
- cracking passwords
- web application vulnerabilities
- denial of service
The Cyber Society course focuses on research analysis, critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, and teamwork. The course modules are designed to introduce students to the world of cyber and how it affects their everyday lives. Topics include:
- law and politics
- artificial intelligence
- media literacy
- AICS (Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Scenarios)
Monday, June 20
7 AM Check-in & Breakfast
8 AM Welcome
8:30 AM Workshops
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Afternoon Sessions
5 PM Educator Reception
Tuesday, June 21
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Workshops
11:30 AM Lunch
1 PM Afternoon Sessions
Wednesday, June 22
7:30 AM Educator Awards Breakfast
8:30 AM Workshops
12 PM Grab & Go Lunch
Safe travels!
Don't let financial constraints keep you from the CEDF. CYBER.ORG has a limited number of $500 travel grants available.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email georgette.price@cyber.org for more information.



