Cybersecurity Center
WIU Cyber Competition
This competition provides high school students with a fun and engaging way to showcase their cybersecurity knowledge in a Jeopardy-style format. The event will last about one hour, followed by a 30-minute award ceremony.
- Competition Details
- Eligibility Requirements
- Competition Restrictions
- Participation Benefits
- Resources
- Questions?
- Past Events
There are currently no competitions scheduled; please check back later.
- Students must be enrolled in high school.
- Each team member must individually register.
- Teams must consist of at least 2 members and no more than 3 students per team.
Note: If you want to participate in the event but do not have a team member yet, register yourself, and we will do our best to find you a teammate. We will pair you with other teams after registration ends for this event.
- Teams can have up to 3 members.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the competition begins.
- Cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted during the competition. While emergency calls may be received, electronic devices cannot be used to answer competition questions.
- Transportation to the competition venue will not be provided.
- Showcase your expertise in cybersecurity.
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
- The top three teams will receive prizes.
Please utilize the following resources to prepare for your competition. These resources are open-source and available to you free of charge; you should never need to register to access any of the following content. If you encounter any issues accessing a link, please email Dr. Tahir M. Khan at tm-khan@wiu.edu.
- Dr. Tahir M. Khan - tm-khan@wiu.edu
- Dr. Dennis DeVolder - d-devolder@wiu.edu
Past Events
July 12, 2024
- Western Illinois University Main Campus (Macomb, IL), Stipes Hall 324
Top Three Teams
- First
- Abram Henrikson
- Christopher Francis
- Second
- Kylea Mays
- Kimorah Tarleton
- Elycia Robinson
- Third
- Fernando Alvarez
- Jimin Kim
April 27, 2024
- Western Illinois University Main Campus (Macomb, IL) University Union, Heritage Room
Top Three Teams
- First
- Michael Umakor
- Saadat Ibiyeye
- Second
- Charles Uzoma
- Shereece Victor
- Third
- Anwah Pascal
- Imafidon Abiola Richie
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