Cyber Saturday - an Annual Fun-Filled Day of Cyber for Youth
The NCF's Education Program partners with the Technology Advancement Center (TAC) to host Cyber Saturday, an annual program for rising 5th to 10th graders and their parents/guardians.
Cyber Saturday is a fun-filled day for youth interested in or want to learn more about cyber, data care, and how to stay safe online through hands-on exercises. TAC's team of engineers utilizes activities from the NCF's Outsmart Cyberthreats Collection to help youth understand the importance of protecting their data in an engaging, game-like environment.
During this free event, youth not only have a great time and meet others who share their interest in cyber, but they gain cyber knowledge along the way. Adult chaperones may choose to participate in the Outsmart Cyberthreats activities along with their youth, spend time building their own data care knowledge with the NCF's Adult Data Care booklet, or put their cyber skills to the test in NCF's Escape Room.
The inaugural Cyber Saturday event was held in partnership with the Maryland Innovation and Security Institute (MISI) at the DreamPort Facility in Columbia, MD on June 10, 2023 - see below for a link to the Photos & Recap from the day's activities.
Become a Cyber Saturday Program Sponsor
By partnering with the NCF Cyber Saturday Program, your organization can directly impact the lives of hundreds of students, providing them with essential tools to thrive in the digital world. Your sponsorship will help us expand our reach and empower the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Click the button below to learn about Cyber Saturday program sponsorship opportunities.
Next Cyber Saturday - 3 May 2025
Join us this Cyber Saturday (May 3, 2025) for five dynamic sessions exploring the world of cybersecurity, designed for 5th–12th grade students. Plus, we’re thrilled to introduce the Cyber Elite Track, an exclusive, advanced cybersecurity strategy program tailored for high school students in grades 9–12.
Cyber Saturdays are specially designed for aspiring young cybersecurity enthusiasts, lovers of technology and computer science superstars. This is an immersive and educational experience into cyber space and beyond that is unforgettable for students and their parents. The May 2025 Cyber Saturday program is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton.
Click the button below to register via the TAC website.
Previous Cyber Saturday Events
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On 18 January 2025, the NCF held its 3rd Cyber Saturday event at TAC - sponsored by Northrop Grumman. Click for details & photos.
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The 2nd Annual Cyber Saturday was held on 4 May 2024. The National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) partnered with the Technology Advancement Center (TAC) to host the 2024 event at TheLink in Columbia, MD. Please click on the image or title to visit the recap page.
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The inaugural Cyber Saturday was held on June 10, 2023. The National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) partnered with the Maryland Innovation and Security Institute (MISI) to host Cyber Saturday at the MISI/DreamPort Facility in Columbia, MD. Please click on the photo or title to visit the recap page.
About the Program Venue - Technology Advancement Center's TheLink Facility
The Technology Advancement Center (TAC) is a cybersecurity nonprofit driving small business and academic engagement, STEM and workforce development, and proof of concept innovation.
One of TAC’s key pillars is to help the United States government and industry partners get access to the types of innovative products and solutions they need to advance their cybersecurity capabilities, as well as serve as an intermediary to small business, non-traditional entities, and academic communities.
