CyberQuest: A Day of Digital Defense - Grade 7 to 12
Learn how to defend your home and yourselves from cyber threats!
Jun 5, 2026 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Are you equipped with the tools to defend yourselves and your home against cyber-attacks? Join us and find out with our state-of-the-art training day at the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range!
Event details
The CyberQuest event is designed to help students better understand the dangers they may face online and learn about the many tools available to be able to better defend themselves. They will learn this through two specialized workshops that put students through real life scenarios, and apply their coding and cybersecurity knowledge in realistic, defensive simulations. The workshops are described below.
Workshops
Workshop One: Cyberattack Simulation in the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range
Students will step inside the uOttawa IBM Cyber Range, a state of the art lab where they will be immersed in a realistic cyberattack simulation designed to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and teach strategies for defending against them.
Beginner-level coding experience required.
Workshop Two: Smart Home: Hack it, Secure it!
In this interactive session, students will explore the world of smart homes while learning about good and bad cybersecurity practices. This workshop blends practical digital‑safety skills with hands‑on tech exploration.
Event dates and registration
We will host two sessions of CyberQuest geared towards different grades.
- Saturday, May 23rd – for students in grades 9 to 12 or secondary 3 to 5
- Friday, June 5th – For students in Grades 7 to 12 or secondary 1 to 5
Register now to guarantee your spot.
Fee: $15.
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