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    National CCDC

    Collegiate cyber defense competition where teams of 8 defend real-world networks

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    CyberPatriot

    World's largest cyber defense competition cofounded with the Air Force to inspire students towards STEM careers

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    Panoply

    Individual or team network assessment and network defense competition where competitors vie for control of resources

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    Hivestorm

    Collegiate cyber defense competition where teams compete by securing provided virtual machines

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    Cybersecurity Training

    Low- and no-cost professional training solutions through certification prep courses and cybersecurity awareness training.

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    National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium

    Research-based cybersecurity courses aimed at helping individuals in states and communities nationwide to develop and improve their own cybersecurity programs

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    We customize training, host workshops, and conduct community-wide exercises to suit your organization’s individual needs

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The CIAS was established at UT San Antonio in June of 2001 as part of UT San Antonio’s creation of a cybersecurity program. The CIAS delivers quality research, training, K-12 education, and competition and exercise programs to advance organizational and community cybersecurity capabilities and collaboration.

UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing

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  • 210-458-2119
  • cias@utsa.edu
  • 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
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CyberPatriot 18: National Finals
North Bethesda, MD Maryland
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CyberPatriot 18: Semifinals
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CyberPatriot 18: State Round
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