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Symantec hosts Cyber Readiness Challenge on Wednesday, March 6

Recruiting security experts worldwide!!

Symantec, one of the world's largest software companies focused on security, storage, and system management solutions, is visiting campus to host a unique competition.

Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
4:30-10:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center

Free food!

Register now. Space is limited!

The Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge is a competition designed for all levels of technical expertise that puts participants in the hacker's shoes to understand their targets, technology, and thought processes so they can ultimately better protect their company or agency. This interactive "capture the flag" style competition will take place at various locations around the globe and participants will have the opportunity to test their skills within a unique and real world environment developed by Symantec, the global leader in security.

This competition will help you:

  • Sharpen your security skills
  • Expand your security awareness
  • Implement theoretical knowledge
  • Compete against your peers

Bringing together some of the world's leading experts in IT security, this innovative competition will offer a keynote presentation on the current security landscape by renowned security experts and provides a fantastic environment for networking and knowledge sharing.

Players have the opportunity to win prizes and gain points PLUS the best players from the worldwide events will take part in the Cyber Readiness Championship where they can win $2,500.

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