Upcoming Events
Overview
Cyber Saturday is an annual event from the NCF Education Program in partnership with the Technology Advancement Center (TAC), designed to inspire and equip youth with essential cybersecurity knowledge. Aimed at students aged 10–16, this full-day experience introduces real-world cyber skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
Participants, including parents and guardians, rotate through interactive stations featuring escape room–style challenges, cyber trivia, and the NCF CyberSmart Challenge. With guidance from cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement leaders, students explore online safety, ethical hacking, password protection, and more. Each attendee also receives their own Cyber Safety Booklet to reinforce lessons at home or in the classroom.
The inaugural Cyber Saturday was held in June 2023 in Columbia, MD. Based on overwhelmingly positive response and demand, the program has continued to expand to reach even more students nationwide – including a Cyber Saturday event held in Augusta, Georgia in 2026.
Program Highlights & Impact
Engaging Students Nationwide
Focused on students aged 10-16, offering fun, practical cybersecurity exercises.
Proven Success
Over 750 students have participated in Cyber Saturday events as of 2026, with an additional 250 students projected by January 2027.
Prioritizing Underserved Communities
Targeting students from underserved regions to ensure equal access to critical cybersecurity education.
Interactive Learning
Features hands-on workshops and escape room-style challenges, giving students real-world cybersecurity problem-solving experiences.