National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC)

The mission of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) system is to provide institutions with an information assurance or computer security curriculum a controlled, competitive environment to assess their student's depth of understanding and operational competency in managing the challenges inherent in protecting a corporate network infrastructure and business information systems. CCDC Events are designed to: Build a meaningful mechanism by which institutions of higher education may evaluate their programs Provide an educational venue in which students are able to apply the theory and practical skills they have learned in their course work Foster a spirit of teamwork, ethical behavior, and effective communication both within and across teams Create interest and awareness among participating institutions and students