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Introduction to the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot Competition

Introduction to the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot Competition. For Teachers and Administrators. What is CyberPatriot?. A nation-wide computer network defense competition for high school students All schools are eligible:. Public Private. Charter Parochial. Home

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Introduction to the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot Competition

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  1. Introduction to theAir Force Association’s CyberPatriot Competition For Teachers and Administrators

  2. What is CyberPatriot? • A nation-wide computer network defense competition for high school students • All schools are eligible: • Public • Private • Charter • Parochial • Home • Overseas military • Two “Divisions” • “All Service” for Junior ROTC and Civil Air Patrol cadets • “Open” for all other students and mixed (cadet + non-cadet) teams • Up to 2,500 teams in each Division

  3. What Is CyberPatriot? (Click box to start video)

  4. What CyberPatriot is NOT • A hacking contest • A recruiting program of the federal government or the military • A flash in the pan • 2012/2013 is CyberPatriot’s fifth year

  5. Why Do We Need CyberPatriot? • We are an “internet nation” • Government networks probed or attacked thousands of times every day • Commercial networks face similar attacks • Banking/financial industries, power grids, natural gas & petroleum distribution, and many more depend on computer networks • Chinese penetrations of American businesses, primarily to steal trade secrets, have created “the greatest transfer of wealth in history.” • STUXNET and Flame viruses are signs of things to come.

  6. Why Do We Need CyberPatriot? • American universities not producing enough computer-security graduates • The need will only grow in the future • Among 15-year-olds, in one survey America ranked • 17th in science performance • 25th in math performance • Out of 34 industrialized countries • We need to excite high school students about these subject areas • And all science, technology, engineering, and math fields

  7. CyberPatriot Teams • Teams consist of a “coach,” 2-10 students, and one or more “mentors” • The Coach • Must be a school employee but not necessarily a teacher • Does not have to be a computer security expert • Main jobs are: • Provide adult supervision to the team • Be the liaison between the school and CyberPatriot • Manage administrative details

  8. CyberPatriot Teams • The team • 2-10 students • Up to 5 compete in each round • Others are alternates • Grades 9 to 12 • Minimum age is 13 • Girls encouraged! • Coach, alternate(s), & mentor(s) may observe but MAY NOT be actively involved during actual competition rounds

  9. CyberPatriot Teams • The Mentor • Team may have none, one, or many • May come from inside or outside the school system • WILL undergo a background check • Is the subject matter expert on security aspects of the Windows and Linux operating systems • Your local AFA chapter is recruiting mentors now! • You may, too • Lesson learned: mentors are vital for team success

  10. CyberPatriot Training • Fixing, strengthening, and defending networks isn’t easy • CyberPatriot provides extensive training materials through their web site • Cochise College is conducting FREE, hands-on training classes for area teams • Coaches and mentors welcome • Sierra Vista campus only for now • Remote training options being investigated

  11. CyberPatriot Timeline • Team registration • Opened April 1st • Will close September 30th • Teams can begin studying right away • Practice rounds begin in August • Competition rounds (CP IV dates): • All Service Division • Practice Round: Oct 1-12 • Round 1: Nov 2 & 3 • Round 2: Nov 30 & Dec 1 • Round 3: Jan 11 & 12 • Cons. Round: Feb 1 & 2 • Finals: March 14 & 15 • Open Division • Practice Round: Oct 1-12 • Round 1: Nov 16 & 17 • Round 2: Dec 7 & 8 • Round 3: Jan 11 & 12 • Cons. Round: Feb 1 & 2 • Finals: March 14 & 15

  12. How Do CyberPatriot Teams Compete? • First 3 rounds • Team downloads a password-protected file containing a simulated network into a secure space inside their computer(s) • Network contains: • One or more simulated file server and workstation computers running Windows or Linux operating systems • Each simulated computer has faults (viruses, trapdoors, key loggers, etc.) already installed • Network & problems identical for all teams • Networks get larger and more complex in each round

  13. How Do CyberPatriot Teams Compete? • Team has 6 hours to find and fix as many problems as they can • Progress monitored in real time • “% complete” feedback provided • Final scores released the following week • All teams compete in rounds 1 & 2 • Up to 2,500 start round 1 in each Division • Only top 36 or so in each Division move on to round 3 • Only 12 from each Division go to the finals • The remaining 48 will compete in a Consolation Round

  14. How Do CyberPatriot Teams Compete? • Finals • 12 teams from each Division compete • In All Service Division, 2 each from Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps JROTC and Civil Air Patrol, plus the next 2 highest-scoring teams • In the Open Division, the top 12 teams from round 3 • In-person competition • In Washington, DC, during AFA CyberFutures Conference • ALL TRAVEL, LODGING & MEAL EXPENSES PAID! • Champions crowned in each Division • 2nd & 3rd place teams also named • Scholarships awarded to members of top 3 teams

  15. What Does CyberPatriot Teach Students? • Teamwork • Interpersonal & communication skills • Leadership & followership • Mutual respect & support • Problem solving • Attention to detail • Creative thinking • Perseverance • How to work under time pressure

  16. How Can We Benefit? • Potentially life-changing event for students • Reveals career paths they might not have know of • Shows them what they can do • Creates/renews interest in STEM subjects • Generates fresh interest and excitement in school • Among students, faculty, and staff • In the community • Excellent publicity opportunity

  17. How Can We Benefit? • Community support • Support from local businesses, colleges, and organizations provide real-world experiences • Internship/summer-hire opportunities • Students (and possibly coaches) have chance to get paid intern or summer-hire jobs • Computer donations • Supporting businesses may donate computers that are more up-to-date than those your school has

  18. What Do We Need to Participate? • Registration fee • All JROTC & CAP units: free! • Open Division teams: $375 • Considerably less than many other programs • Team receives software licenses, t-shirts, commemorative coins, and more worth ~$2,000 • Your local AFA chapter may be able to help • Fee may be waived if the school also fields a JROTC team • Due when you have a coach and team and are ready to commit to competing

  19. What Do We Need to Participate? • Support of your school’s or district’s IT department • Certain internet access permissions • Certain network “ports” opened • Lesson learned: bring the IT staff on board early • Mentor candidates! • Alternative: compete elsewhere • A sponsor’s or mentor’s corporate office • A student’s, coach’s, or mentor’s home • A college or university campus

  20. What Do We Need to Participate? • Hardware • At least 3 computers, each with: • 1 GHz or better CPU chip or Apple equivalent • 2 GHz with “virtualization extensions” recommended • At least 20 GB free hard disk space • At least 2 GB RAM • XGA (1024 X 768 pixels) or better display • Network interface card and appropriate modem for broadband internet access (cable or DSL) • AT&T providing “air phone” cards for schools without broadband access • Video projectors connected to computers are recommended but not required

  21. What Do We Need to Participate? • Software • Windows 2000 or newer, Macintosh 10.4.11 or later, Linux 2.4.10/2.6.4 or later • ZIP client capable of handling encrypted ZIP files • Free versions available • VMware Player (for Windows or Linux), VMware Fusion (for Mac OS X) • Free download provided by CyberPatriot • Internet browser • Anti-virus/anti-malware programs • Many free versions available • Word processor and spreadsheet programs may be useful • OpenOffice suite is free

  22. How Do We Sign Up? • Go to http://www.uscyberpatriot.org • Registration will be open until late September or all available slots in your Division are filled

  23. Questions?

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