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Explore the design and creation of two major cybersecurity competitions in this 26-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Learn about the development of WRCCDC (Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition) and CIRCUS (Collegiate Incident Response Competition for Undergraduate Students) through the experiences of competition organizer Wasabi. Discover the challenges involved in organizing cybersecurity competitions and examine effective strategies for generating participant interest and engagement. Gain practical guidance on growing competitions from the ground up and building sustained interest in cybersecurity fields among students and professionals. Receive actionable advice tailored for competition organizers, team coaches, and academic program administrators looking to help bridge the critical cybersecurity skills gap through competitive learning experiences.
