2020 VIDEOS FOR K12 STUDENTS

Cybersecurity Videos for K12 Students

The 2020 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference featured the first-ever “Student Track", made possible through the generous support of the GBSI Institute. The student track featured high-quality, innovative presentations providing valuable information to K12 students about cutting-edge cybersecurity careers and skills. 

In memory of GBSI CEO Randy Ramos, and dedicated member of the NICE K12 Conference Planning Committee, the Student Track resources have been made available below to ALL students and educators at no cost.

VIDEO 1: ‘A Day in the Life’ at the US Cyber Security Operations Center

Learn how the men and women of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) build the national capacity to defend against cyber-attacks and works with the federal government to provide cybersecurity tools, incident response and assessment capabilities to safeguard the ‘.gov’ networks that support essential operations, departments and agencies. Specialists in this organization work behind the scenes making sure systems and networks Americans rely on are there when they need them. Maybe this is a team you want to join!

VIDEO 2: Interview with a Hacker

How does a hacker think and operate? Learn about what makes a hacker tick. Hear how this hacker, Mark Rogers pulled off one of the most publicized hacks ever!

VIDEO 3: How I’m Hacking you Right Now!

Any device connected to the internet makes you vulnerable to a cyber-attack. An attack that can disable your electronic services, delete your back account, or blanket the internet with your personal information and disinformation. These devices and your social media accounts make you vulnerable. What are you doing, or not doing that makes you vulnerable to cyber-attacks?

VIDEO 4: Panel - What it takes to get a Cyber Job

Learn from cybersecurity industry experts about who they’re hiring. Learn about the skills, knowledge, capabilities, characteristics, and certifications they’re looking for in candidates they’re hiring today and expecting to hire in the future.

VIDEO 5: Securing the Internet of Things

From smart thermostats to light bulbs and fitness trackers, the world of Internet connected "things" and apps are a part of our everyday lives. For that reason, it is critical to understand the importance of securing the Internet of Things. Join this enlightening discussion to learn about the world of Internet connected “things”, if they are hackable, and raise cybersecurity awareness for students. (THIS VIDEO WAS CREATED BY IBM)

VIDEO 6: Panel - So, What Exactly Does a Cybersecurity Professional Do Anyway?

Join this panel of passionate IBMers to learn what they really do every day working in the exciting world of cybersecurity. (THIS VIDEO WAS CREATED BY IBM)

To honor the live and work of Randy Ramos, donations may be made to the Randy Ramos Scholarship Fund.