MD Cyber Challenge Webinar Sept. 3
There are only a few days left to register for the MD Cyber Challenge — and even fewer to sign-up for the webinar Sept. 3 describing the event developed to encourage young Marylanders to enroll in IT and computer science courses and pursue careers in Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce.
Live finals for the MD Cyber Challenge are scheduled Oct. 29 and 30 at the Baltimore Convention Center for all three levels of team competition: high school, college, and professionals. The events include network defense, forensics, capture-the-flag, and more.
The competition is open to competitors across the United States, travel costs for finals are the team’s responsibility. Teams must register by online forms available here.
To learn more about the challenge sign-up for a Sept. 3 webinar from 4 – 5 pm hosted by Rick Forno, Director, Graduate Cybersecurity Program, Assistant Director, UMBC Center for Cybersecurity
The webinar will cover:
- What is the Challenge?
- Who can participate?
- What are the qualifications for a participant?
- How can an individual, a team, a school, a company participate?
- What is the cost?
- What are the awards for the winners?
- What is the Challenge timeline?
- Helpful tips for coordinating a Challenge team
- Live Question & Answer session
Interested in learning about participating but are unable to attend the webinar? Email Rick Forno for a link to the webinar recording.
The Maryland Cyber Challenge is developed to encourage young Marylanders to enroll in IT and computer science courses and pursue careers in Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce. Monetary award prizes are provided to support students on winning teams as they pursue STEM studies at undergraduate institutions.
The challenge is a partnership between the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Leidos, and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED).
For more Maryland Cyber Challenge info, click here.
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