Cyber Capture the Flag 2019

The research objective is to develop a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition to educate local high school students about the world of cyber security. College students around the world compete in cybersecurity related competitions which teach new skills while providing networking with companies and opportunities for internships and jobs. Providing a similar experience for local high school students offers similar benefits at an early stage in their career. Our team is creating a jeopardy-style competition which involves tasks to complete in a wide range of cybersecurity categories. The competition is designed for students of different experience levels in the field. Students will be exposed to five categories: cryptography, network scanning, network traffic analysis, website exploitation, and log analysis. Each category offers an introduction to cybersecurity while requiring students to use critical thinking. The competition will take place October 2019 in conjunction with the Embry-Riddle annual career fair. This will allow high school students to interact with employers and explore possibilities within the cybersecurity industry. Utilizing mentors within the competition establishes a hands-on experience, providing the best possible learning experience within a STEM environment. POSTER PRESENTATION IGNITE AWAR