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NCAC 2018 Pictures

April 18, 2018 By

 

Chris Kearns, Vanguard
Chris Kearns, The Vanguard Group
Bruce Fadem, Fox IT Advisory Board
Bruce Fadem, Fox IT Advisory Board
Laurel Miller, Temple University
Laurel Miller, Temple University
Michael Bradshaw, NBCUniversal
Michael Bradshaw, NBCUniversal
David Schuff, Temple University
David Schuff, Temple University
Aubrey Kent, Temple University
Aubrey Kent, Temple University
Detmar Straub, Temple University
Detmar Straub, Temple University
John D’Arcy, University of Delaware
John D’Arcy, University of Delaware
Duncan Hollis, Temple University
Duncan Hollis, Temple University
Allen C. Johnston, University of Alabama
Allen C. Johnston, University of Alabama
Allen Johnston, Duncan Hollis, John D'Arcy
Allen Johnston, Duncan Hollis, John D’Arcy
Marie-Christine Martin, Temple University
Marie-Christine Martin, Temple University
Justin Giboney, Brigham Young University
Justin Giboney, Brigham Young University
Joseph Mayes, Carnegie Mellon University
Joseph Mayes, Carnegie Mellon University
Joseph Mayes, Justin Giboney
Joseph Mayes, Justin Giboney
Deval Shah, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Deval Shah, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Leidos Team
Leidos Team
Aaron Shafer, NBCUniversal
Aaron Shafer, NBCUniversal
Guy Delp, Pfizer
Guy Delp, Pfizer
Mayank Jain, The Vanguard Group
Mayank Jain, The Vanguard Group
Aaron Shafer, Guy Delp, Mayank Jain
Aaron Shafer, Guy Delp, Mayank Jain
Munir Mandviwalla, Temple University
Munir Mandviwalla, Temple University
Brad Dispensa, Amazon Web Services
Brad Dispensa, Amazon Web Services
Jim Solderitsch, Villanova University
Jim Solderitsch, Villanova University
Wenliang (Kevin) Du, Syracuse University
Wenliang (Kevin) Du, Syracuse University
Brad Dispensa, Kevin Du, Jim Solderitsch
Brad Dispensa, Kevin Du, Jim Solderitsch
Kim Basile, Chris Kearns, Sondra Barbour
Kim Basile, Chris Kearns, Sondra Barbour
Kim Basile, Leidos
Kim Basile, Leidos
Conference Attendees
Conference Attendees
Howard University Team
Howard University Team
University of Alabama at Huntsville
University of Alabama at Huntsville
Villanova University
Villanova University
NCAC 2018 Phase 3 Judges
NCAC 2018 Phase 3 Judges
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University
University of New Haven
University of New Haven
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland University College
Villanova University
Villanova University
Howard University
Howard University
Iowa State University
Iowa State University
University of Alabama at Huntsville
University of Alabama at Huntsville
Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon University

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Finalists selected for the 2018 National Cyber Analyst Challenge and Conference

March 9, 2018 By Munir Mandviwalla

Ten university finalists have been selected for the 2018 National Cyber Analyst Challenge (NCAC), a competition that supports the best students currently pursuing cyber-related degrees in the top programs in the nation. Powered by NBCUniversal, Vanguard, Leidos, and Pfizer, the competition is administered annually by Temple University’s Institute for Business and Information Technology.
 
The top 10 teams that were selected by an industry panel, passed Phase 1, and will advance to Phase 2 advanced cyber training to compete in Phase 3 finals (April 12-13) at Temple University in Philadelphia. The top 10 teams (in alphabetical order) are Brigham Young University, Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Iowa State University, Pennsylvania State University, Syracuse University, University of Alabama at Huntsville, University of Maryland University College, University of New Haven, and Villanova University.

Each university will receive an award of $5,000 to $10,000 to support student, faculty, and curriculum development. The winning team to be selected by a panel of industry experts will receive $20,000.

Now in its third year, the pioneering interdisciplinary competition includes undergraduate and graduate students studying information systems, computer science, and engineering. It encourages the development of strategic skills involving analysis, threat identification, and mitigation planning.

Learn more…

 

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NCAC 2016 Pictures

November 14, 2016 By Munir Mandviwalla

Christopher Kearns
Michael Leiter, Leidos
Jeb Linton, IBM Watson
Syracuse University
Carnegie Mellon University
Temple University
Nan Zhang
Joey George
Heng Xu
Gib Sorebo
Jesse Varsalone
Adam Sheffield
Andy Wasser
Nicole Beebe
David Lanter
Carnegie Mellon University
Temple University
Syracuse University
Penn State University
University of South Florida
University of Texas San Antonio
Villanova University
Iowa State University
Howard University
Carnegie Mellon University
National Cyber Analyst Challenge 2016

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Carnegie Mellon Wins 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge

November 14, 2016 By Munir Mandviwalla

A cyber competition powered by Leidos and administered by Temple University’s Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT) to fill the ever-growing need for cyber analysts has a winner. The team from Carnegie Mellon University was awarded $25,000 as the winner of the second National Cyber Analyst Challenge.

Developed to enhance the skills of the future workforce and inspire students to pursue careers in cyber security, the National Cyber Analyst Challenge focuses on developing strategic skills involving analysis and threat identification.

Our nation and our very way of life is under constant attack in cyberspace, said Chris Kearns, senior vice president of enterprise and cyber solutions at Leidos.

These talented students demonstrated amazing skill to connect the dots in this real-world scenario to defend our critical digital infrastructure.

A panel of industry experts scored the team from Carnegie Mellon University highest in technical proficiency, judgment, and communication. The three-month, multi-phased competition started with each team analyzing a cyber case. In the second phase, the teams received training from industry experts. The competition culminated in a real-time practical challenge with advanced cyber training held Oct. 27-28 at Leidos’ headquarters in Reston, Va.

Teams from 10 universities (in alphabetical order) – Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Syracuse University, Temple University, University of Maryland, University of South Florida, University of Texas at San Antonio, and Villanova University – made it past Phase I in September. Each team received a significant award of $6,000-$12,000 to support student, faculty, and curriculum development.

It was gratifying to work with Leidos to create a student- and faculty-centric opportunity, said Dr. Munir Mandviwalla, Executive Director of Temple’s IBIT, who worked with Laurel Miller, Director, to envision the competition. The challenge and conference brought together the nation’s top cyber educational programs in management information systems, computer science, and engineering. Interdisciplinary engagement is the most effective way to solve the nation’s cyber talent crisis because it can produce industry-relevant students and knowledge.

The NCAC conference also provided a unique opportunities for meaningful dialogue between academic, industry, research, and education experts, added Mandviwalla.

One outcome from the conference is the identification of a set of strategies to enhance cyber education and research through data centric collaboration between industry and academia.

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2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge announces 10 university finalists

October 5, 2016 By Munir Mandviwalla

Ten university finalists have been selected for the 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge (NCAC), a competition that supports top students currently pursuing cyber-related degrees in the nation’s leading programs. Powered by Leidos and administered by Temple University’s Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT), the competition will send 10 teams to Phase 2 advanced cyber training and the subsequent Phase 3 finals in Reston, Va., Oct. 27-28.

The finalists (in alphabetical order) are: Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Syracuse University, Temple University, University of Maryland University College, University of South Florida, University of Texas at San Antonio, and Villanova University. Each team will receive an award of $6,000 to $12,000 to support student, faculty, and curriculum development. The winning team will be selected by a panel of industry experts and will receive $25,000.

In its second year, the Cyber Analyst Challenge is a pioneering interdisciplinary competition that includes undergraduate and master’s students studying information systems, computer science, and engineering, and encourages the development of strategic skills involving analysis, threat identification, and mitigation planning.

“The demand for cyber professionals with analytical mindsets and strong fundamental skills grows every year and our customers need more students to enter the field and help defend our nation in cyber space,” said Chris Kearns, Leidos Senior Vice President of Enterprise IT Solutions.

The three-month, multi-phase competition aims to inspire today’s technologically literate students to pursue careers in cyber security. Participating universities field teams of four to five students, and a faculty advisor, to analyze a data set. The data set provides the context to a fictitious cyber incident. For Phase I each team submitted a C-level presentation to analyze the incident and provide recommendations.

New in 2016, the associated NCAC conference will engage faculty and industry experts on cyber risk analysis, threat identification, remediation, and communication. Presenters will discuss cyber research and curriculum challenges and opportunities including macroeconomic, policy, legal, and digital perspectives, as well as curriculum best practices – targeted toward schools interested in expanding their cyber programs. The conference will also include advanced cyber topics – tutorial style short presentations on leading edge cyber topics.

“It was gratifying to work with Leidos to create such a student- and faculty-centric opportunity,” said Dr. Munir Mandviwalla, IBIT’s Executive Director and the Chair of Management Information Systems at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. “We hope to increase the cyber talent pool and knowledge base across the nation’s top programs in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, and Engineering.”

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NCAC 2016

March 25, 2016 By Munir Mandviwalla

Good news! NCAC is coming back in 2016. Stay tuned for news about the 2016 Cyber Analyst Challenge!

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NCAC Finals

November 20, 2015 By Munir Mandviwalla

Cyber Analyst Challenge
NCAC is announced!
Penn State
Penn State
University of Central Florida
Temple University
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Alabama
University of New Hampshire
Howard University
Iowa State University
NCAC Reception
Chris Kearns
NCAC Reception
Lockheed Global Vision Center Tour
Temple University
Howard University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of New Hampshire
Carnegie Mellon University
Temple University
University of Central Florida
Howard University
Penn State
Iowa State University
NCAC Awards Ceremony
Howard University
NCAC 2016
Chris Kearns
Chris Kearns
NCAC Presentation
Major Cruz at NCAC
Major Cruz at NCAC
Carnegie Mellon University
Central Florida
Howard University
Iowa State University
University of New Hampshire
NCAC Finals
NCAC Finals

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Iowa State University wins National Cyber Analyst Challenge

November 17, 2015 By Munir Mandviwalla

National Cyber Analyst Challenge FinalistsA cyber competition created by Lockheed Martin  and Temple University’s Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT) to fill the ever-growing need for cyber analysts has a winner. A student team from Iowa State University was awarded $25,000 as the winner of the first National Cyber Analyst Challenge. 

The National Cyber Analyst Challenge was developed to enhance the skills of the future workforce and to inspire students to pursue careers in cyber security, with a focus on developing strategic skills involving analysis and threat identification.

Learn more about the results at: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iowa-state-university-wins-national-cyber-analyst-challenge-300175803.html

Learn more about the National Cyber Analyst Challenge: http://cyberanalystchallenge.org/

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Eleven universities are selected to participate in Phase I of the National Cyber Analyst Challenge

August 18, 2015 By Munir Mandviwalla

Eleven of the top universities in the nation have been selected to participate in Phase I of the National Cyber Analyst Challenge. The universities are listed below:

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Howard University
  • Iowa State University
  • Penn State University
  • Temple University
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Alabama Huntsville
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of New Hampshire
  • Western Washington University

Each university will field a team of 4-5 students and a faculty advisor to analyze a data set. This data set provides the context to a fictitious cyber incident. For Phase I each team will submit a presentation that analyzes the incident and provides recommendations.

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NCAC Registration is now open!

July 31, 2015 By Munir Mandviwalla

Registration for the National Cyber Analyst Challenge is now open. The last date to register is December 15, 2017. The Challenge is open to teams of students enrolled in US universities. Each university must decide to participate and field a student team and a faculty advisor. To learn more, please view:

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  • Requirements for participation

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NEWS AND DISCUSSION

  • NCAC 2018 Pictures April 18, 2018
  • Finalists selected for the 2018 National Cyber Analyst Challenge and Conference March 9, 2018
  • NCAC 2016 Pictures November 14, 2016
  • Carnegie Mellon Wins 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge November 14, 2016
  • 2016 National Cyber Analyst Challenge announces 10 university finalists October 5, 2016
  • NCAC 2016 March 25, 2016
  • NCAC Finals November 20, 2015
  • Iowa State University wins National Cyber Analyst Challenge November 17, 2015
  • How is the Cyber Analyst Challenge going? August 25, 2015
  • Phase I Q&A August 20, 2015

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