| Computer security is of critical importance, not only to Sandia
National Laboratories but also to industry in general. The Center
for Cyber Defenders Program gives computer science students practical
experience directed towards understanding computer systems, network
operations, and information protection. The mentors and staff of
the Cyber Defender program have developed a unique environment that
challenges students with cutting edge research projects, while supplying
multiple levels of new skills for students with varied computer
backgrounds. It also provides students with a legitimate venue for
performing experiments on attacking and defending computer systems
with proper guidance and protective measures in place.
The over arching goal of the Cyber Defender program is sharing and
expanding knowledge in computer security and developing potential
employees.
Cyber Defender students get to participate in activities aimed
at securing Sandia’s information systems, and are offered
opportunities to choose learning lectures in their areas of interests
given by local Sandia staff members that are experts in their areas. The CCD is a highly collaborative, energetic, and creative environment where student interns get to work closely with Sandia’s technical staff and at the same time interact with other students/peers from colleges and universities across the country.
The Cyber Defender program encourages a pipeline of qualified candidates
in cyber security and protection (IT, information protection, distributed
computing) to address Homeland Security and National Security needs.
The Cyber Defender program is comprised of undergraduate through
graduate level interns. Local students are offered the opportunity
to work year round, and non-local students spend a summer internship
in the program.
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