In the article "Cyber Scholars Converge on Washington, Prepare to Defend the Nation's Digital Frontlines," the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) highlights the Defense Department Cyber Service Academy boot camp that took place right here in GW's Science and Engineering Hall on July 21 and 22. As GW is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, GW Engineering students can apply for the DOD CSA scholarship program and attend this orientation event if selected.
Here's an excerpt from the article: "According to the DOD CSA's website, as the nation becomes more reliant on cyber and information technology systems, its adversaries are developing increasingly sophisticated methods to target them. DOD CSA Program Manager Alice Smitley has supported the program since 2003. Smitley, along with the assistance of George Washington University, organized this year's boot camp to orient new scholars."
Read the full article on the DOD website.