CybHER is the organization that hosted the camp. It was founded by a group of female tech professors. They want to get more women to choose these careers.
Learning About Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet networks, devices and data from being accessed by people who aren’t allowed to use them.
At the camp, students learned the problem-solving skills necessary for cybersecurity jobs. For example, they used binary code to make friendship bracelets. They also learned the Python coding language and picked locks — all in an attempt to think like a cybersecurity professional.
Picking locks teaches people to look for weaknesses. They can then apply this skill to the development of software protection.
“I want to learn to lock-pick — probably just to annoy my family,” said Suzanna Koetters. She traveled from Iowa to be part of this year’s camp. Suzanna plans to use her knowledge to create safe and reliable websites. What is MOST likely the reason the author included Indigenous communities in the article?
A
to share an anecdote on how CybHER started
B
to highlight CybHER’s continued outreach efforts
C
to explain the need for better cybersecurity in Indigenous communities
D
to emphasize the rise in cybersecurity jobs in Indigenous communities
1 answer
The most likely reason the author included Indigenous communities in the article would be:
B to highlight CybHER’s continued outreach efforts
This option suggests that the inclusion of Indigenous communities reflects the organization's commitment to reaching diverse groups and expanding opportunities in cybersecurity education.
