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Students from the Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Program at Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) demonstrated their skills in the qualifying rounds of the CyberPatriot Cybersecurity Competition, achieving notable results and advancing to the next stage.
Competition Highlights
Four teams from the program competed in the nationwide event, with achievements across the Gold and Silver tiers:
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Security Sentinels: Second-year students Conner Mahoney, Damian Mann, Glenden-Luke Stephens, Tanya Esquivel, and Joel Racite earned third place in New York State's Gold Tier.
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Cisco Cyphers: Second-year students Jonathan Beward, Ethan Wilder, Jermaine Davis, and Matthew Fanning also qualified for the Gold Tier.
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Bit Crushers: First-year students Daniel D’Alessandro, Shartazach Chipman, Christian Escano, Maurice Sutherland, and Naaddir Pierre secured a place in the Silver Tier.
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Cybertronians: First-year students George Powell, Ayden Perez, Aaron Angoy, and Harley Pitt also advanced to the Silver Tier.
All teams will move on to compete in the State Round on Friday, December 13th.
About the CyberPatriot Challenge
CyberPatriot, created by the Air Force Association, is a competition designed to engage students in solving real-world cybersecurity problems. Participants act as IT professionals tasked with securing the systems of a hypothetical company, working on operating systems like Windows, Debian, Ubuntu, and more.
Through this experience, students gain practical skills that align closely with careers in cybersecurity and other STEM fields. This year’s competition included over 3,600 teams from across the U.S. and military schools abroad, making the achievements of the Orange-Ulster CTE students particularly commendable.
Preparing for Careers in Cybersecurity
The achievements in CyberPatriot reflect the high-quality training offered through the Orange-Ulster BOCES CTE Networking and Cybersecurity Program. By participating in these challenges, students gain hands-on experience, preparing them for success in a growing and vital industry.
For those interested in pursuing careers in IT or cybersecurity, the Orange-Ulster BOCES CTE program offers an excellent foundation to build future-ready skills.