CyberPatriot

We compete in the annual CyberPatriot competition, which consists of cybersecurity on Windows and Linux platforms, in addition to computer networking. We aim to raise awareness in cyber knowledge and safety.

How Does The Competition Work?

The CyberPatriot competition is split into two main parts: the Network Security Challenge (OS portion with Linux and Windows) and the Cisco Networking Challenge. There are three to five rounds of the competition, and competitors have six hours each round to complete the challenges.

Network Security Challenge (Operating System Portion about Windows and Linux)

The network security challenge involves finding security vulnerabilities in Linux and Windows operating systems. For example, security vulnerabilities include: enabling the firewall, stopping unwanted services, etc. When a vulnerability is fixed, teams will gain points. The goal of the network security challenge is to gain as many points as possible in the six hours given.

Cisco Networking Challenge

The Cisco Networking Challenge is split into two sections: the packet tracer and the networking quiz. Packet Tracer is a computer network simulator. Teams are tasked with setting up the network and securing it. For example, teams could set IP addresses, configure different protocols, etc. The packet tracer is worth most of the points in the Cisco Networking Challenge. The networking quiz is an open-Internet quiz with 10 questions.