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NETWORKS UNDER ATTACK - There is a war going on, one without bullets and explosives.  It's a digital attack on the information systems of our government, military, companies and individuals around the world

This Digital Combat Exercise (DCE) is a closed network security exercise between geeks.  It's an honor to have the bragging rights for the entire year, and the inflow of business that occurs with this prestigious win is also nice.

Some companies talk security, others do security, come see the best of those who do!  Free to the public, teams from the Cyber Information Security conference - CIScon.

The skills we need to defend our country change constantly.  If you aren't keeping current, how well can you defend yourself, your family or your business.  People are counting on YOU to protect them.  Are You READY?!

Most people may have never seen or don't fully understand what is happening on the digital combat front.  This event gives EVERYONE a chance to fully understand how computers can be compromised.

Combatants

Teams of 1-4 players, any background or skill level welcome.  You may either compete for prizes as part of the official contest or participate as part of a non-competitive format, where you work on your own with a handout to help guide you through the attack process.

Winning team gets prizes, press and
Year Long  Bragging Rights!

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Spectators

Watch as security professionals kick down firewalls, add money to their accounts, mangle user settings and deface web sites.  Things you may have NEVER seen in your LIFE!

Our commentator room has security professionals equipped with the latest Intrusion Technology so they keep YOU informed, up-to-the-second, in this exciting combat event.

Teams of combatants will try to compromise a computer network.  Points are awarded for achieving specific objectives. The team with the best and most diverse skills wins.

We are enlisting teams of cyber combatants to participate in a cyber security exercise.  Teams of students and professionals have an opportunity to learn first hand about cyber warfare by participating in this simulated cyber battle.

Does your team have the skills to defeat security experts from around the country and infiltrate their systems?

Digital Combat Exercise Guidelines - Objectives

  1. To increase public understanding of the cyber security threat.

  2. To educate interested students and professionals on network vulnerabilities and computer network defensive techniques through a simulated cyber attack in a controlled educational environment.

Eligibility

Competition is open to interested individuals or teams of up to four individuals.  You are encouraged to name your team.  The DCE committee will pre-screen each competitor, and reserves the right to reject any team or team name deemed not suitable or in bad taste.

Registration

Use the Cyber Info Sec conference (CIScon) registration form to sign up for the DCE.  All team members must be registered to attend CIScon.  A maximum of 20 slots will be filled on a first come basis.  Those who register after the available slots have been filled will be placed on a wait list and will be notified if a slot becomes open.

Time and Location

The DCE competition is the evening of October 21.  It is part of the Cyber Information Security Conference October 21-22.  It will be a level 1 exercise (only 2 hours), so only 4 basic computer security skills are needed to win this event.

Plus, FREE open viewing for the public.

Evaluation Criteria

The DCE competition will be officiated by distinguished judges selected by the DCE Committee.

  • Once the attack session is underway, the judges will randomly visit each team and observe team actions.

  • Teams must list their successes and provide evidence to the judges that substantiate their success claims.

  • At the end of the attack session, the teams will be scored.

  • Teams are scored based on pre-determined scoring criteria determined by the DCE Committee.

  • Violation of DCE rules will result in a team being disqualified.

  • The team with the highest score wins.

  • The winning team is requested to select one person to participate in DCE Awards Ceremony at the end of the session.  Prizes  will be awarded.

Competition Equipment

Rules of Engagement will be sent to registered participants.

  1. Bring your own computer equipment including laptop, legal software tools, and network cable.  Each team is wholly responsible for their equipment and potential damage occurring during the DCE event.

  2. A release form will be emailed after registration.  All Team members must sign the release form and return it prior to beginning any DCE activities.

  3. For more information contact Brad Smith at Phone: 406-449-4499 or email: dir@EndHack.com

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT - Ground Rules

Violation of any of these ground rules will result in the disqualification of your team from the contest.

  1. Do NOT launch a Denial of Service attack on any system on the contest network.

  2. Do NOT ARP-cache-poison the servers, as this will likely result in a Denial of Service attack.

  3. Do NOT install Kernel level root kits on the target machines.

  4. Do not connect any machine on the contest network to any external network.

  5. Once you gain access to a machine, do not close the security hole.

  6. Do NOT change passwords on the target machines.

  7. Once you gain access, do not trash the machine.

  8. Do NOT attack your fellow competitors’ machines.

  9. Use any tool you have (for commercial tools, you must have a legal license!).

  10. No tools will be provided. Bring any and all tools you think you might need.

  11. No Internet connectivity will be provided or allowed.

  12. No physical access to the target machines will be allowed.

More Questions?  Skype me!  Skype Me™!

Special Thanks to Joe Popinski for all the GREAT help.

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