Cybersecurity Summer Camp
Learn from cybersecurity professionals, explore real-world security topics through hands-on training, and demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the CTF competition held at the end of the camp.
Submit a Pre-ApplicationTake Your First Step Toward a Cybersecurity Career
Lostar Cybersecurity Summer Camp is a training and assessment program for participants who want to develop their skills in cybersecurity.
During the camp, you can receive training from cybersecurity professionals working across different areas of expertise and gain a closer understanding of the industry's technical fields.
Participants who perform successfully in the Capture the Flag competition held at the end of the training may have opportunities for long-term internships and careers at Lostar.
Learn from Experts
Benefit from the knowledge and field experience of professionals working across different areas of cybersecurity.
Hands-On Assessment
Demonstrate your technical knowledge and problem-solving approach through the CTF competition held at the end of the camp.
Career Opportunities
Following a successful camp experience, you may have the opportunity to join Lostar through a long-term internship or a position within the penetration testing team.
Camp Curriculum
The camp program covers a comprehensive range of topics across different technical areas of cybersecurity as well as governance and risk management processes.
Internal Network Penetration Testing
Assessing systems, services, and security controls within internal corporate networks from an attacker's perspective.
OT Security
Security risks encountered across operational technology systems, industrial networks, and critical infrastructure environments.
Active Directory Penetration Testing
Assessing misconfigurations, privilege risks, and attack paths within Active Directory environments.
Social Engineering Testing
Attack techniques targeting the human factor, awareness-related risks, and controlled social engineering scenarios.
Mobile Application Penetration Testing
Security risks related to data protection, authentication, authorization, and application logic in mobile applications.
Web Application Penetration Testing
Assessing technical vulnerabilities and realistic attack scenarios across web applications.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
The fundamentals of managing cybersecurity risks, regulatory expectations, and organizational security processes.
Bug Bounty
Responsible identification and reporting of security vulnerabilities and an introduction to how bug bounty programs operate.
How Do You Progress from Application to the Camp?
From completing the pre-application form to selecting camp participants, the process includes application review and an online assessment stage.
Pre-Application Form
Complete the year-round pre-application form with your contact, education, and career information.
Application Question
Carefully review the assessment question included in the application form and make sure you provide the correct answer.
Camp Announcement
Once the camp dates are confirmed, they are announced through the Lostar website and social media channels, particularly LinkedIn.
Preliminary Evaluation
The information provided in your application form is evaluated by Lostar experts during the camp preparation process.
Online Assessment
Candidates selected following the preliminary evaluation are invited to participate in the online assessment.
Participant Selection
Candidates with the highest performance in the online assessment are selected to participate in the camp, and the results are communicated by email.
The pre-application form is open throughout the year. You can complete the form and enter the evaluation process without waiting for the camp dates to be announced.
Complete the Pre-Application FormWhat You Should Know Before Applying
Camp dates and the evaluation schedule may vary from year to year. We recommend following Lostar's digital channels for the latest announcements.
Follow Lostar on LinkedInNo Specific University or Department Requirement
The pre-application form states that there is no requirement to attend a specific university or academic department.
The Form Is Open Year-Round
You can complete the pre-application form without waiting for the next camp dates to be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cybersecurity Summer Camp
Do I need to study in a specific department to apply?
No. The pre-application form states that there is no requirement to attend a specific university or academic department.
When does the application form open?
The pre-application form is open throughout the year. You can complete the form without waiting for the camp dates to be announced.
Does submitting a pre-application guarantee participation in the camp?
No. Pre-applications submitted through the form are evaluated by Lostar experts. Selected candidates are invited to an online assessment, and camp participants are determined based on the assessment results.
Where are the camp dates announced?
Camp dates are announced through the Lostar website and Lostar's social media channels, particularly LinkedIn .
Will I be informed of my online assessment result?
Yes. The evaluation result is shared by email regardless of whether you are selected to participate in the camp.
Are internship or job opportunities available after the camp?
Participants who perform successfully in the CTF competition held at the end of the camp may have opportunities for a long-term internship or a position within Lostar's penetration testing team.
Take the First Step Toward Your Cybersecurity Career
Complete the pre-application form, enter the evaluation process, and follow Lostar's digital channels for new camp announcements.
Complete the Pre-Application Form
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