Program Overview

Cyber Security/Defense Career Academy

The Cyber Security Career Academy is designed to excite students about cybersecurity career opportunities and the importance of cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities.

Course Information

• CNT-101: Exploring Cyber Safety (Introduction) (Section 1294) July 6-10, 2026
• CNT-102: Exploring Cyber Defense (Advanced) (Section 1295) July 13-17, 2026

Admission and Registration Process

1. Apply to Diablo Valley College for Summer
   1. Create a CCCOpen account and then continue on to the DVC application
   2. Receive DVC student ID# (7-digits without letters) via email from InSite
   3. Receive InSite and Canvas username and password via email from InSite
2. Submit Special Admissions Recommendation Form
   1. Only for students not graduating this spring or earlier
   2. Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
   3. Must be signed by student, parent, and high school counselor
3. Register in DVC course through your InSite Portal
   1. Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in

Career Academies

• Animation Career Academy
• Business Career Academy
• Computer Programming Career Academy
• Cyber Security/Defense Career Academy
• Environmental Engineering Career Academy
• FastTRAX Engineering Technology Career Academy
• Health Career Academy
• Public Safety Career Academy
• Robotics Career Academy
• Trades Career Academy

Program Details

The Air Force Association (AFA) Cyber Camp will culminate in an exciting final team competition that simulates real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals and mimics AFA's Cyber Patriot National Youth Defense Competition.