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Cybersecurity MS

Cybersecurity MS

# Description


Participants complete a cybersecurity exam covering general cybersecurity vocabulary and knowledge needed to execute tasks commonly performed by all levels of cybersecurity professionals alike. Participants prepare a presentation addressing a specific cybersecurity issue and present to a group of hypothetical corporate board members (i.e. judges). Participants must explain the importance of cybersecurity and why it is essential that the organization invest in such measures.


# Theme


2023-2024 Problem Statement: Problem Statement: Employees at Corp Inc. are being targeted by hackers using brute force attacks on the passwords resulting in important information being leaked. 


Careers Associated
  • Information Support & Services

  • Network Systems

  • Programming & Software Development

  • Web & Digital Communications

  • Technical Support Specialist

  • Computer Software Engineer

  • Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Cryptographer

  • Cyber Crime Investigator

  • Cyber Defense Incident Responder

  • Cyber Forensics Expert

  • Cyber Legal Advisor

  • Cyber Operator

  • Vulnerability Assessor


# Oklahoma Eligibility


Entries are limited to two (2) individuals per chapter


# State Competition Information


Individuals will take an online exam over general cybersecurity vocabulary and knowledge needed to execute tasks commonly performed by all levels of cybersecurity professionals from March 1 - 23, 2024 to determine the semifinalists for the on-site problem. Students will take the test individually and scores will be averaged for a team score. Testing information has been sent directly to your school testing liaison if you set one up in previous years. If you have not sent that information or need to change who your liaison is, please send an email to tami.redus@careertech.ok.gov, with the subject line: TSA Testing Liaison.


# Coordinators


The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.



Sandi Teel

Event Coordinator

steel@mid-del.net


Paul Wollenberg

wollep@purcellps.org

Event Manager

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