S&T Support of Cyber Competitions Embraces Technology and Cybersecurity
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 16:50
in Mathematics & Economics
From February through April, the cyber equivalent of the NCAA's March Madness played out - keystroke by keystroke - at 180 colleges around the nation. The regional champions gathered at the National Collegiate Cybersecurity Defense Competition (NCCDC) in San Antonio Texas. While only one team emerged with the winner's trophy, everyone walked away with an increased appreciation and understanding of current cybersecurity needs and a preview of emerging technologies. This week, University of Central Florida, this year's NCCDC winner, will tour the nation's capital to learn how government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protect the nation from cyber threats.