Missouri Cybersecurity Challenge
Experts predict there will be a global shortage of 1.8 million cybersecurity professionals by 2022. To do our part to address the cybersecurity talent shortage, we have once again partnered with the Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (MCCOE) and Cyber.org 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 from Cyber.org. All of the material is presented to be used in either a traditional or a virtual classroom.
Lessons learned will include networking, programming and operating system security. Teams consist of three high school students and one adult sponsor. Thanks to our partnership with DESE, participation is free to all Missouri high schools.
Timeline
| Oct. 1, 2021 | Registration opens. |
| Jan. 11, 2022 | Registration closes. |
| Jan. 18-20 | Preliminary Round - online |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | Finalists announced. |
| Feb. 1, 2022 | Top 10 teams get access to US Cyber Range. |
| Feb. 22, 2022 | Finals in Columbia. |
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
