Sponsorship
Cyber-terrorism quickly reminds us that we live in a digital world – a virtual reality of hackers, worms, Trojan Horses, logic
bombers and white collar criminals. Recognizing this fact the Center for Strategic Information Technology and Security
(the Center) 
and its academic partners are sponsors of the 2008 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. Unlike traditional "hack and defend" or "capture the flag" contests, this competition simulates realistic corporate administration and security experiences – giving the competitors a chance to compare their education and training against their peers and the real world challenges that await them.
Minnesota Cyber Teams Assemble Feb. 9-10, 2008
The Center will host the Minnesota leg of the 2008 Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, which will be held at Inver Hills Community College February 9-10. Minnesota teams are now being assembled.
The 2008 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition features a controlled competitive environment that:
- Provides a meaningful mechanism for institutions to evaluate their programs.
- Gives students an opportunity to apply theory and skills they have acquired to date.
- Fosters a teamwork, ethical behavior, and effective communication.
- Opens dialog and awareness among participating institutions, students and sponsoring organizations.
Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Sponsors
Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition sponsors have direct access to marketing, media, and community outreach opportunities as underwriters of this premiere security event. Corporate branding and identity hallmarks will be included in all marketing, media and advertising collateral. Sponsors also gain access to new talent and evaluate potential employees competing as cyber defense team members.
Sponsorship Levels
Sponsorship opportunities for this national championship event include:
- $1,500 - Logistics support (in addition to Inver Hills Community College staff)
- $1,200 - Team Polo Shirts (7 teams; 8 members each)
- $1,200 - Conference Dinner/Keynote Speaker
- $1,000 - Winning Team Travel Expenses for Regional Competition
- $750 - Awards Luncheon
- $600 - Each Luncheon (2 lunches)
- $500 - Support for Team Travel Costs
- $300 - Each Breakfast (3 continental breakfasts)
The winner at the Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition will advance to the 2008 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition at Washteneau Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 21-22. The 2008 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition will be held at the University of Texas-San Antonio, April 18-20.
Please contact Don Lewis at 612.659.7229 if you are interested in our sponsorship levels. More information about the Center and the 2008 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition is available at nationalccdc.org and ccdc.minnesota.edu