Cybersecurity

Description

Participants take a test that assesses knowledge of cybersecurity vocabulary and the skills needed to execute common cybersecurity tasks. Using digital presentation software, semifinalists deliver a presentation that addresses the annual theme/problem.

Mentor

Kavin Balachandran (kavin.balachandran@s.stemk12.org)

Nimit Bhalotia (nimit.bhalotia@s.stemk12.org)

Career Cluster

Computer Science

Theme or Problem

FinStream Technologies is a fast-growing financial technology startup. During a routine audit, the security team notices anomalies in the network logs. A senior software engineer who recently submitted their two-week notice has been downloading unusually large volumes of proprietary source code and client financial data from the cloud repository to a local workstation and subsequently transferring it to an unencrypted external USB drive. Analyze the immediate actions required to secure the data, investigate the scope of the exfiltration, and recommend policy changes.

Team Size

1 person

State Details

# of Teams at State: 3

State Pre-submission Required?: Yes, Exam taken during the 2/1-2/5 exam window

National Details

# Teams at Nationals: 3 per chapter

National Pre-submission Required?: No

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