The CyberForce Competition® is the original competition that started the program in 2016. It is a collegiate, team-based competition with a defend/attack energy cyber scenario focused on the hardening nature of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Teams defend a simulated virtual infrastructure against Red Team attackers. This competition incorporates life-like constraints and tasks, actual end users, and continual emerging threats. The CyberForce Competition was held in-person on November 4, 2023. In 2024, it will be held on November 9. 

The CyberForce® Program also offers three collegiate, virtual, individual-based “Conquer-the-Hill” cybersecurity competitions. The “Command” edition will be held on February 17, 2024, and be task-based. It will provide participants with a hands-on experience performing real-world tasks for an IT administrator and security professional position. The “Adventurer” and “Reign” edition competitions are theme-based and narrow in on specific skills. These competitions will occur on April 13 and July 13, 2024, respectively. 

In addition, the program hosts Virtual Career Fairs for participants of its collective programs to learn, network, and apply for internships and jobs in this focus area. The CyberForce® Program also holds informational cybersecurity webinars and maintains a workforce portal for participants.

Learn more about how DOE is inspiring the next generation of energy sector cybersecurity professionals and get involved by visiting https://cyberforce.energy.gov.