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U.S. Cyber Challenge

08/19/2009 7:56 PM

US Cyber Challenge

Part of the: Technology and Public Policy

Encouraging young people to develop the aptitude and skills to become the core of a strong cybersecurity community.

The US Cyber Challenge is looking for 10,000 young Americans with the skills to fill the ranks of cyber security practitioners, researchers, and warriors. Some will become the top guns in cyber security. The program will nurture and develop their skills, give them access to advanced education and exercises, and where appropriate, enable them to be recognized by colleges and employers where their skills can be of the greatest value to the nation.

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08/19/2009 8:14 PM

Want to really encourage them? Require a PGP email response which includes the applicants IP address and an invitation plus permission to "go ahead, hack me, make my day". If you can compromise the applicants system then move on. If not, you've got yourself a winner.

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08/20/2009 7:12 PM

haha. That's an interesting twist on the traditional "I hacked you, so hire me".

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