Virtual Cyber Career Challenge

The Virtual Cyber Career Challenge will provide students the opportunity to gain important cybersecurity workforce experience. Students will work virtually in teams of three on a small network of machines, which they will configure, operate, protect, and defend.

• March 14 & 21 - Information sessions (must attend one session)
• April 4 – Introduction to program, work role interests, and selection​
• April 11 – Introduction to the network, requirements, and team selection​
• April 18 – Network Admin basics, Kanban, Gantt charts, Visio Diagrams​
• April 25 – May 30 – Guidance on network management and pentest prep​
• June 6 – Final prep for pentest​
• June 13 – Pentest​
• June 20 – Presentations​
• June-September – Employer sponsored workshops​
• September 16 – National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair​

The Career Challenge is designed for second year students who will have already completed much of the needed foundational knowledge and skills.

Want to earn co-op credits? Students will need to work with an instructor or advisor at their college. We are ready to support students in this effort.

 This event is funded by a National Science Foundation grant # 2054724