Missouri Cybersecurity Challenge
Experts predict there will be a global shortage of 1.8 million cybersecurity professionals by the year 2022. To do our part to address the cybersecurity talent shortage, we have once again partnered with the Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (MCCOE) to develop the Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge.
Whether or not you’re interested in having students compete, interested schools can still take full advantage of the educational resources for your students. All of the material is presented to be used in either a traditional or a virtual classroom.
The lessons learned will include networking, programming and operating system security. Teams consist of three high school students and one adult sponsor. Participation is free to any school that is a MOREnet member. If you aren’t sure if you’re a member, email us at [email protected] and we’ll check for you!
Timeline
| Week of January 19-22 | Preliminary rounds take place. |
| January 25 | Finalists announced. |
| February 1-19 | Top 10 teams granted access to the U.S. Cyber Range. |
| February 23-24 | Challenge Finals launched in the U.S. Cyber Range. |
| March | Top five schools granted access for five months to the Cybersecurity Range for education and training. |
Take the Challenge
Register your team. Registration closes on Jan. 11, 2021. More than one team from each school may participate.
Email Andy, our program manager, for questions about the contest.
Email Kathy, a member of our Cybersecurity Operations Team, for specific cybersecurity questions.
Sources
Summary of source data for Code.org infographics and stats
15 (CRAZY) Malware and Virus Statistics, Trends & Facts 2020
2017 Cybercrime Report
