U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces 2011 Cyber Foundations Competition
Staff Writer
2011-02-02
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The U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) today announced its Cyber Foundations competition, an online contest to identify talented high school students with the skills to pursue advanced education and job opportunities in the cyber security field. The Cyber Foundations competition was piloted in California, Maryland, and Rhode Island and is now being officially launched, with a number of states conducting formal campaigns to encourage schools and students to participate. The deadline for high school and student registration is February 18, 2011. For more information and registration details, visit the USCC website at: http://www.uscyberchallenge.org Cyber Foundations features a series of timed quizzes for high school students to test aptitude in the three most important foundational skills of effective cyber security: networking, operating systems, and system administration. Students are provided with tutorials and training materials to review in each of the three subject areas and then participate in a series of three quizzes taking place throughout March and April. Top scoring students in each school and state will earn recognition, prizes and/or awards for their achievements. Additional awards and recognition, including ceremonies with government officials and industry leaders may be available. Award recipients will be announced April 30. Cyber Foundations is conducted through collaboration with the SANS Institute, which developed the curriculum and competition.