A valuable learning experience for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. CCDC
2024 Competition Details
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024
8AM – 6PM CST
Location: Alex Tech and Community College and Twin Cities Location
Apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired in school in real-world situations and gain practical experience in defending against cyber threats. CCDC is also an excellent opportunity for networking and exposure to potential employers in the cybersecurity field.
Minnesota Cyber Defense Competition
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Team- Based Competition
Participating college or university students form “Blue Teams” who work together to defend a simulated corporate network infrastructure against a “Red Team” of professional pen testers and hackers.
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Scoring
A panel of judges, often comprised of industry professionals and experts, evaluates the performance of each team based on various criteria, including their ability to maintain network availability, respond to incidents, and adhere to best practices in cybersecurity.
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Hands- On Experience
The scenarios used in CCDC mimic real-world threats that cybersecurity professionals might face in an enterprise environment. Points are awarded based on ability to detect and respond to security incidents, maintain network services, and complete business tasks while under constant attack from the Red Team.
Regional and National Levels.
The competition typically begins at the regional level, with winners advancing to the national championship.
2024 Competition Details.
The 2024 Minnesota State Collegiate Cyber Defense Challenge will occur on January 27, 2024. Time is still being determined. Because of the date (middle of winter), the Directors are looking for a second location in the Twin Cities to allow for shorter travel distances for all teams.
Registration and information will be updated as it is received.
Collegiate Cyber Defense Challenge
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024, 8AM – 6PM CST