FSU to Compete Against 11 Florida Universities in Virtual 'Cyberween' Game
This message has been approved by Rebekah Dorn, ITS Senior Director of Strategy & Outreach.
Florida State University’s Information Technology Services department is kicking off its annual challenge, Cyberween (formerly known as the Cyber Bowl), to bring awareness and education to cybersecurity threats as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
To promote cyber safety, online games and training events will be available during the campaign to prepare students and faculty for potential cyber threats. FSU will compete against 11 other Florida universities, including rivals UF and UCF. The school with the highest percentage of game entries from students and employees will be crowned Cyber Security Champion.
The online Cyberween game is designed to test students’ and employees’ defense against cyberthreats. Players enter a virtual haunted house and take on five cybersecurity scenarios, ranging from phishing emails to credit card fraud, to help their school bring home the cybersecurity championship.
FSU will give away two $500 student scholarships and one pair of tickets to randomly selected participants for the FSU vs Virginia Tech football game at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 15th to boost participation.
Visit its.fsu.edu/cyberween from Oct. 20-31 to participate.