Defender Academy is ready to take on the task of educating and preparing the future of network defenders. With the support of the community, universities and corporate sponsors, we will be able to train network guardians to become leaders of character, integrity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Cybersecurity should be a part of the American schools curriculum. This course not only teaches its students to work with industry tools, but it also integrates some of the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C advanced technology requirements. The graduates of these courses are the junior elite recruitment force that has the fundamental knowledge to be built upon by future educators and employers. Defender Academy is here to: Ignite the flame of curiosity to build a fortress of Network Defenders.