Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Cyber@UCI team placed fourth in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in Texas.
- The competition tested their ability to protect computer networks while maintaining services.
In a recent National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in Texas, the Cyber@UCI team from UC Irvine made history by achieving its highest national rank ever, coming in fourth place. The team, consisting of undergraduate and graduate students from the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, had previously secured their spot in the national tournament by winning second place in the Western Regional competition. The competition involved defending networks, responding to attacks, and fulfilling business requests while maintaining security protocols. The experience provided valuable exposure to skills and techniques that can be utilized in future careers in cybersecurity, making the team even more competitive in the field. The students learned technical skills, decision-making processes, and teamwork strategies that will benefit them in their professional endeavors. Despite going in blind, the Cyber@UCI team displayed exceptional skills and resilience, ultimately achieving a commendable fourth-place finish against tough competition. Overall, the experience was described as challenging, rewarding, and a valuable learning opportunity that will continue to benefit the team members in their future pursuits in cybersecurity.
