AT A GLANCE
What will you learn?
- Master cybersecurity through hands-on CTF competitions and real-world challenges
- Learn security-focused scripting, cryptography, and digital forensics
- Conduct academic research and present at conferences
- Build professional networks and mentorship relationships
NY Metro Areas Eligible to Apply:
NY: NYC/LI residents on Babylon, Ronkonkoma, Huntington LIRR lines
NJ: Richmond/Hudson/Essex/Union/Middlesex/ Bergen/Passaic/Morris/Rockland/Westchester
STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN 10TH OR 11TH GRADE
ACCEPTING NYC AND SPECIFIC NEW JERSEY AND NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
4 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM MONDAY–FRIDAY, 10 AM-4 PM
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Located at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
Important Dates
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Note:
All applications will be reviewed after the deadline
Decisions will be released by May 29, 2026
Program session dates:
Program Start - July 13, 2026
Program End - August 7, 2026
Expenses
This program is offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
CS4CS: bridges theory and practice. You'll participate in Capture The Flag competitions, tackle hands-on security challenges, and conduct research projects. Learn from industry professionals and build a portfolio of real cybersecurity work.
Explore the world of cybersecurity in this free, hands-on summer program for high school students
Meet Our Mentors
CS4CS is created by Professor Nasir Memon, a computer scientist and cybersecurity expert at NYU's Center for Cyber Security. The program's curriculum is supervised by Nadesh Subramanian, a security engineer and researcher, whose curriculum redesign has transformed it into a hands-on, research-focused learning experience combining practical security challenges with academic mentorship.
CS4CS News
NYU Center for Cybersecurity and DTCC partner to create comprehensive cybersecurity and resiliency program
New York, September 7, 2022 – The NYU Tandon School of Engineering, a global leader in engineering research and education, and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced a new partnership to advance the capabilities of the NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS). The collaboration will leverage DTCC’s nearly five decades of technology, resiliency and cybersecurity expertise to support the new program.
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