CyberThon 2017 is coming January 20-22, 2017 and this will be our most exciting CyberThon ever.
CyberThon 2017 enhancements include:
- Themed Online Banking Model
- Team Competitive Event
- Cyber Skill and Education Objectives
- Training and Certification Opportunities
- Any Secondary and Post-Secondary Student can participate
That’s right, any high school or college student that successfully completes the CyberThon 2017 training is eligible to participate on a CyberThon Blue Team. Teams will consist of ten members each. There are only seventy (70) Blue Team member slots available. Students are encouraged to organize their own teams and complete their training quickly. Team leads, members and mentors are required to attend one each of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. Classes will be held at GBSI, 2400 West Michigan Ave., Pensacola. Registration will open Thursday, October 6.
| Class | Training | Date | Time |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 10/22/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 10/29/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 11/12/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 11/19/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 1 | Threat Detection and Analysis | 12/03/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 2 | CyberThon 2017 for Winners | 12/17/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 3 | CyberThon 2017 Trial Run | 01/07/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Class 3 | CyberThon 2017 Trial Run | 01/14/2016 | Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
CyberThon 2017 will be a competitive event. Thanks to Navy Federal Credit Union, using a Jeopardy-style framework, students earn points by answering questions, finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities and hardening the IT infrastructure of an online banking environment.
If you are planning to be a technical mentor or team leader, you are also required to attend this training. More information will be available later this week.
A fillable CyberThon 2017 Sponsor Form can be completed online at http://www.afceapensacola.org/images/CyberThon17_Sponsorship_Form.pdf
The red “submit now” button is found at the bottom of the form.
CyberThon is a community event designed to give high school and college students hands-on experience in cyber defense and engagement procedures with instruction from active industry experts. Cybersecurity professionals from DoD cyber operations and training commands in Northwest Florida volunteer to mentor and participate in this cyber education and awareness showcase event, created to grow Pensacola’s IT and Cybersecurity workforce. Cyber experts are needed to fulfill critical security missions, so by partnering as a community and involving students, a cyber-skilled workforce pipeline can be developed for local, high demand careers.
The second annual CyberThon is a 2 ½ day event set for January 20-22, 2017 at the National Flight Academy. Event details are coming soon - to receive CyberThon email updates with newly released information, be sure to sign up for our AFCEA Pensacola Chapter email newsletter!
Interested in CyberThon 2017 sponsorship? Download the CyberThon sponsor information form! (PDF)
