
Teams of Sheridan Students Learn how to Outwit Hackers
Jul 25, 2013
Capture the Flag Security Competition Cracks Success
For Immediate Release: July 25, 2013
Oakville
This past Saturday, July 20, nine teams of students from Sheridan’s Bachelor of Applied Information Science (Information Systems Security) program competed in a seven-hour battle of technical skill and acumen, with a goal of learning how to stay one step ahead of hackers.
When the dust settled, the team called the "drop table teams;--" (consisting of three fourth year students) stood at the top of the scoreboard. The top three teams received prizes generously donated by contest sponsors Control Gap Inc. and LCM Security Inc. The organizers extend their thanks to everyone who participated as well as the event’s volunteers, sponsors, and organizers.
“This type of event exemplifies the talent and skill of the students from the BAISc(ISS) program, and it provides a terrific way to make learning hands-on and meaningful”, says Mark Orlando, Associate Dean, School of Applied Computing. “Our graduates are held in high regard in industry for their abilities in a variety of information security disciplines. We are going to make this competition an annual event to give students the chance to further develop their technical, troubleshooting and teamwork skills.”
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Sheridan College is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Its more than 18,000 full time students from Ontario, Canada, and increasingly around the world pursue a variety of credentials including certificates, diplomas, career-focused bachelor’s degrees and post-graduate certificates. Sheridan’s 127,000 alumni help shape the future course of our society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, and technology. Sheridan’s vision to become Ontario’s first university dedicated to undergraduate professional education focuses on meeting university accreditation requirements so that graduates have even more pathways to the continued learning that will underpin their personal, career, and industry success.Popular stories
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