(Not exactly AIR-y but posted in case anyone's got students/clubs/kids interested......) Maryland Cyber Challenge 2014 (@MDCyberChall) registration is now open! Since 2011, the Maryland Cyber Challenge has brought together students and professionals for a series of technical challenges leading to meaningful prizes, bragging rights, and fun, motivating educational experiences. Teams of up to six players from three divisions (high school, college, & professional) will compete in a series of cybersecurity scenarios (e.g., defense, attack, forensics, CTF) that put their critical thinking, technical prowess, and teamwork skills to the test. The top teams then meet to compete in their respective division's finals in-person at the CyberMaryland conference in Baltimore on 29-30 October. All rounds will be completed online except for the finals. See complete schedule for details. • Voluntary Practice Rounds (5 Sessions): August 12-27 • Qualification Round 1: (Everyone): September 13-15 • Qualification Round 2 (College & Pro ONLY): September 21-23 • Qualification Round 2 (High School ONLY): October 3-5 • LIVE Finals at CyberMaryland 2014 Conference: October 29-30 Additional information, schedlule, fees, and sign-up details can be found @https://www.fbcinc.com/e/cybermdconference/challenge.aspx The Maryland Cyber Challenge welcomes teams from across the region, nation, and around the world. However, please note that travel assistanceships are not available --- meaning, if your team makes it to the finals, you are responsible for getting here in person to compete. Developed and designed primarily to encourage young Marylanders to enroll in IT and computer science courses and pursue careers in Maryland's cybersecurity workforce, the Challenge is a partnership between the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Leidos, and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Feel free to pass the word and/or sign up a team! :) -- rick --- Dr. Richard F. Forno Director, Graduate Cybersecurity Program Assistant Director, UMBC Center for Cybersecurity cybersecurity.umbc.edu Co-founder & GameMaster, Maryland Cyber Challenge --- Just because i'm near the punchbowl doesn't mean I'm also drinking from it.