Test Your Cyber Security Skills

Defending a network from attackers is one of the most critical skills needed in IT today. If you’re still in school, you can’t miss an opportunity to improve your cyber security skills by defending real networks from real hackers. The CCDC challenges you and your team to consider the legal, ethical, forensic, technical, and business aspects of both defending and maintaining the integrity of business systems, in real-time.

The CCDC is also a great way to add an active dimension to your resume by:

• Attracting attention to your qualifications and experiences
• Networking with representatives from leading corporations and federal agencies
• Developing hands-on experiences hardening network assets against live, constant threats
• Attending featured keynotes by industry leaders

So get your game face on because after the competition there is no doubt your information security skills will be way beyond the average IT specialist.

5th Mid-Atlantic CCDC

Each year presents a new business scenario and cutting-edge technologies that mimic those in the real-world. This year’s business scenario involves student teams working for the City of Avalon, population 550,000. Students teams are the IT staff that supports Emergency Operations and inter/intra-agency communications. Avalon is hosting a multi-national conference bringing together high-level delegates from around the world to discuss several sensitive issues. Student teams will be working to support the event and manage all communications between the various agencies. Early reports indicate parties interested in disrupting the conference through electronic (or even physical) means. In the event of a disaster or emergency, student teams will be called upon to manage the incident along side their normal IT duties, which include supporting IPv6 and IP telephony infrastructures, as well as various other systems running multiple applications and operating systems.

Get Involved

We are always looking for self-motivated individuals interested in learning more about cyber security. Whether you are interested in competing, volunteering, or visiting, contact us today and learn how to get involved.