Media Invited to Attend CyberPatriot VI National Finals Competition
Created by the AFA, CyberPatriot is the national youth cyber education competition that's inspiring students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. The competition responds to a national need for cyber professionals in our workforce.
The finals competition features 28 teams – narrowed from a field of 1,566 entrants – that will identify and remediate cyber vulnerabilities and intrusions while operating under time limits. This year will also include a digital cybercrime scene challenge, giving students a glimpse into the field of cyber forensics. Students will vie for the CyberPatriot trophy, more than
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What: |
CyberPatriot VI National Finals Competition |
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When: |
Friday, March 28, 2014 |
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7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
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Where: |
Gaylord Hotel (Wilson Room) |
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201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland |
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Special Guests: |
Diane Miller, Northrop Grumman CyberPatriot program director, will be available to discuss the critical need for cyber professionals in our nation's workforce |
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Bernie Skoch, AFA CyberPatriot commissioner, will be available to discuss the program's growth and structure |
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Social Media: |
Follow live tweets from the competition at @northropgrumman, #CP6Finals |
Join the
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RSVP: |
Mark Root |
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703-280-2739 (office) |
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571-425-2132 (mobile) |
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Marynoele Benson |
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703-556-1651 (office) |
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703-282-5428 (mobile) |
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