US Cyber Challenge

J5 countries host "Cyber Challenge" focused on data mining and financial reporting

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.

Key Points: 
  • This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.
  • This is the first Challenge where Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from each J5 country participated.
  • Collectively, the J5 member countries, FIUs, and blockchain analysis companies scoured their respective data holdings to identify the most promising cryptocurrency leads related to tax evasion and money laundering.
  • The J5 works together to gather information, share intelligence and conduct coordinated operations against transnational financial crimes.

SPEE3D Wins Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology “Point of Need Challenge”

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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SPEE3D , a leading metal additive manufacturing company, announced it was named a winner of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) “ Point of Need Challenge ” for solutions to support forward-deployed forces in austere environments.

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  • SPEE3D , a leading metal additive manufacturing company, announced it was named a winner of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) “ Point of Need Challenge ” for solutions to support forward-deployed forces in austere environments.
  • The event showcased technologies generated by member companies of the Department of Defense Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs).
  • LIFT is a registered DoD MII headquartered in Detroit, overseen by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
  • “We are honored to work with the OSD to showcase our patented Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology.”

PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WINS 2022 GOVERNOR'S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High school teams from across Michigan came together for the finals of the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition hosted by the State of Michigan.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High school teams from across Michigan came together for the finals of the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition hosted by the State of Michigan.
  • 1st Place:Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Team: Crickets
    2nd Place:Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Team: Super Novas
    3rd Place:Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center Team: K10MM-JS-DS
    The first round of the Cyber Challenge was held from October 3 to October 6, 2022.
  • The Governor's High School Cyber Challenge is facilitated by Merit Network and the Michigan Cyber Range, in partnership with the State of Michigan.
  • ABOUT THE MICHIGAN CYBER SUMMIT:
    The Michigan Cyber Summit 2022, hosted by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, was held this year in Novi at Suburban Collection Showcase.

SANS Announces the 2021 Winners of the Difference Makers Awards

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute (SANS),the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, today announced the winners of the SANS 2021 Difference Makers Awards.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute (SANS),the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, today announced the winners of the SANS 2021 Difference Makers Awards.
  • This prestigious annual awards program honors individuals, teams, and groups in the cybersecurity community who have made a measurable and significant difference in security.
  • Winners will be honored during a virtual awards luncheon on Wednesday, December 15, during the SANS 2021 CyberDefense International training event.
  • The SANS 2021 Difference Makers Awards winners include:
    #ShareTheMicInCyber is a movement started by Camille Stewart and Lauren Zabierek to enable critical conversation on race in the cybersecurity industry, and to shine a light on Black practitioners' accomplishments by showcasing them as experts in their fields.

Canton High School Wins 2021 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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The first round of the Cyber Challenge was held from September 27 to September 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The first round of the Cyber Challenge was held from September 27 to September 30, 2021.
  • 240 teams, composed of 688 students from 26 Michigan schools, participated in the first round of the challenge.
  • The Governor's High School Cyber Challenge is facilitated by Merit Network and the Michigan Cyber Range, in partnership with the State of Michigan.
  • The Michigan Cyber Summit 2021, hosted by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was held virtually this year.

$10,000 Atlanta Cyber Challenge Winner Announced

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Friday, November 2, 2018
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John Chesser, Head of DataPath's Information Technology and Director of the Company's Cyber Software Product Line, said, "The Atlanta Cyber Challengeis a private-public partnership program dedicated to finding high level cyber security talent to reduce the shortage in today's cyber workforce.

Key Points: 
  • John Chesser, Head of DataPath's Information Technology and Director of the Company's Cyber Software Product Line, said, "The Atlanta Cyber Challengeis a private-public partnership program dedicated to finding high level cyber security talent to reduce the shortage in today's cyber workforce.
  • The program helps to identify and attract recruits for the next generation of cyber security professionals."
  • "We are delighted to co-sponsor this year's grand prize with USI Insurance Services and with the support of The University of North Georgia," he said.
  • DataPath excels in advanced and secure communications solutions tailored to the unique requirements of defense, aerospace, broadcast, government, and critical infrastructure clients.