College students will secure systems against a simulated cyberattack in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) CyberForce Competition™ on November 13. The competition develops experts who can safeguard critical infrastructure, including power plants and other energy facilities.
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Northeastern University reigns in new CyberForce Conquer the Hill competition
Argonne announces the winner of the last U.S. Department of Energy CyberForce contest before the main annual event in November.
CyberForce program now offers year-round cyber defense events
The Department of Energy expands its CyberForce® program and offers more ways for students to test their cybersecurity skills.
Utah State University’s Seth Manesse wins first individual CyberForce Competition™
After a tough, day-long contest, Seth Manesse from Utah State University won the sixth CyberForce Competition.
U.S. Department of Energy to host virtual CyberForce Competition™ November 14
The 2020 CyberForce Competition will be hosting over 400 students attending U.S. accredited institutions. Students will compete to harden and defend simulated wind energy infrastructure from cyber-attacks, while maintaining service for their customers (played by volunteers). Competitors will be selected by random lottery.
U.S. Department of Energy to hold sixth CyberForce Competition™
In a first-time virtual contest, Argonne researchers will challenge hundreds of college students to defend simulated energy-sector infrastructure against cyberattacks.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County wins DOE’s 2019 CyberForce Competition™
After a long suspenseful day, University of Maryland, Baltimore County earned the top spot as national winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s CyberForce Competition.