MCISSE CyberPatriot Learning Cyber Security
Learn how to form your own team of Hometown Cyber Heroes
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions are critical to our mission of increasing the number of Michigan Schools participating in the national CyberPatriot Program. With your generous donation, we can inspire students to pursue the exciting career of a Cybersecurity professional. MCISSE supports the teachers, schools, and the professional mentors. We are a coalition of Colleges, Universities and Industry Experts dedicated to showing students a clear pathway from High School to an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity, earning cybersecurity certifications all along the way.
We provide in-person and online awareness presentations and training sessions across the state. We hold multiple Summer Camps across the state and an annual Awards event celebrating the student’s success. We attend cybersecurity associations recruiting volunteers for the mentoring program and to increase corporate support of this program. Our hope is to have enough industry support to cover our expenses and ensure that every school in Michigan can participate in CyberPatriot.
Please contact us at TamaraShoe@gmail.com to put together a corporate sponsorship that is right for your company. MCISSE is a non-profit 501 (3)(C), and your donations are tax-deductible. A donation of $1,500 pays for one week of CyberPatriot Summer Camp, $3,000 pays for two instructors for those Summer Camps, and $5,000 helps offset the cost of lunch during our Spring Celebration, and an additional $3,000 pays for the trophies. We appreciate all donations big or small that will bring us closer to our yearly goal of $50,000 to run the Michigan CyberPatriot program. Many thanks, Tamara
Our Celebration Partners
About The MCISSE CyberPatriot Program
Virtual Cybersecurity Nationwide Competition
Of special interest to this group is the expansion of the CyberPatriot program across the Midwest. This program aims to ensure that we have a steady stream of young people learning and entering the field of Cyber Security!
So don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future in the Midwest by helping us spread the word and support these efforts.
Registration for the 16th season closed 10/03/23! Go to: Registration
Junior High Open Division
CyberPatriot the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association (AFA) to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. Jr. High Students only compete against other Jr. High Students from across the country.
High School Open Division
At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition puts teams of high school in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. In the rounds of competition, teams are given a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and are tasked with finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the images and hardening the system while maintaining critical services. Teams compete for the top placement within their state and region, and the top teams in the nation earn all-expenses paid trips to Baltimore, MD for the National Finals Competition where they can earn national recognition and scholarship money.
Other CyberPatriot Programs
Summer Camps across Michigan
Through the AFA CyberCamp program, schools and educational organizations can purchase a curriculum kit consisting of five four-hour instruction modules, accompanying instructor's guides, student workbooks, demonstration software, and Competition software that will teach students important skills in cyber safety and cybersecurity. The 20-hour curriculum is designed to be completed over five days, with the fifth day serving as a day of mini-Competition. All sessions are Monday through Friday, with Friday being the mini-Competition day.
AFA CyberCamps are available in two formats: Standard and Advanced. Standard AFA CyberCamps teach beginner students the basics while Advanced AFA CyberCamps incorporates more complex concepts geared towards students who have previously participated in a CyberCamp or participated on a CyberPatriot team.
MI CyberPatriot offering summer camps had to be suspended until we receive enough financial support to continue. Please follow the PayPal link to donate or take a look at the Donation PDF and reach-out to Tamara to put together the right package for your company.
June 21-25, 2021 at the following locations:
Virtual Summer Camps Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150788782307
Battle Creek Summer Camp Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153994336205
Northwestern Michigan College Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1500815268Monroe
Monroe County Community College Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153988157725
July 12-16, 2021 at the following locations:
Virtual Summer Camp Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150795239621
Northwestern Michigan College Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150089737445
Monroe County Community College Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/153993080449
Wayne/Westland ISD running an Elementary Camp and Middle School camp for residents only-see the school district website for more information. Check back as we add more locations!
The summer of 2020 MCISSE offered statewide camps across Michigan. Instructors from Battle Creek, Traverse City, Northville, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Macomb ISD, Marquette and Detroit- made this VIRTUAL EVENT POSSIBLE!
2019 Michigan Camps :Escanaba, Detroit, Battle Creek, Belleville, Royal Oak, Wixom, Traverse City, and Potsdam, NY severing over 250 student!
Don't hesitate to contact TamaraShoe@gmail.com if your school or company wants to host a CyberPatriot Summer Camp in Michigan!
Cyber Generations Program
The CyberGenerations program covers basic topics of and provides additional resources which can help our seniors identify potential cyberattacks directed at them or their loved ones.
K-5 Awareness Games
The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cybersecurity principles.
Like other CyberPatriot programs, the ESCEI aims to excite students about STEM education and careers by teaching them about cybersecurity in an engaging way.
2020 Awards
June 16th Virtual State Awards
June 16th Virtual State Awards
June 16th Virtual State Awards
We came together to honor our students, coaches, mentor and supporters, Live on Facebook!
Congrats
June 16th Virtual State Awards
June 16th Virtual State Awards
Lt. Governor Gilchrist and Senator Peters sent video messages of congratulations to our students!
New Industry Award
June 16th Virtual State Awards
Coach of the Year 2020
GE Power has supported the Michigan CyberPatriot Program since 2015!
Coach of the Year 2020
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
Coach of the Year 2020
Chris Sorensen, Coach for the Trenton High School team and GE Digital Cybersecurity Researcher. Chris not only helps his team, but had been an ambassador for the program from the very beginning!
Mentor of the Year 2020
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
James Ratzlaff yet another GE volunteer, has also been a team Mentor since 2016. He has helped a number of teams get started as well as instruct our many Summer Camps!
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
Northrup Grumman Speaker/MC
Presenting National Sponsor, sent Alex Farrell to Keynote and MC the Armed Service Division to our virtual celebration.
3rd Annual Award Celebration for Michigan Hometown Heroes
3rd Annual Award Celebration for Michigan Hometown Heroes
3rd Annual Award Celebration for Michigan Hometown Heroes
Celebrating the State Champions from across Michigan, June 16th 2020. Our virtual event was live on Facebook. We gave out trophies to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams for the three divisions, Open, Middle School and Armed Forces. We had three levels of Champions, Platinum, Gold and Silver! Check out the video!
Digital Badging
First in the Nation to Offer Digital Badging in CyberPatriot
What is Digital Badging: A digital badge is a validated indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality, or interest that can be earned in many learning environments.
The Michigan CyberPatriot Program will be using Open digital badging which makes it easy for anyone to issue, earn, and display badges across the web. Our students, coaches and mentors, simply have to open a free account with Badgr.com. Once they have an account the folks at MCISSE and their coach will issue them the appropriate badge at the end of each season of CyberPatriot.
The level of CyberPatriot play will indicate the level to which the student has achieved in these knowledge areas for both standards. Our Silver level or at a beginner level, Gold or intermediate level and Platinum or advanced level.
Our Michigan CyberPatriot badges have been aligned to the National Institute of Standards and Technology NICE Workforce Framework
This model is a joint production of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NICE) and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). It formally categorizes and structures the complete set of personnel categories for the profession of cybersecurity. NICE specifies seven knowledge areas, thirty-three specialty areas and fifty-two work roles for the cybersecurity profession. These cover the range of the profession. Successful completion of the CyberPatriot competition satisfies the critical workforce requirements for network and operating system security, specifically the roles of
1) Systems Analysis (ANA)
2) Customer Service and Technical Support (STS)
3) Network Services (NET)
4) Systems Administration (ADM)
5) Cybersecurity Defense Analysis (CDA)
6) Cybersecurity Defense Infrastructure Support (INF)
7) Incident Response (CIR)
The level of CyberPatriot play will indicate the level to which the student has achieved in these knowledge areas for both standards. Our Silver level or at a beginner level, Gold or intermediate level and Platinum or advanced level.
We have also aligned our badges to the Michigan Computer Science Standards
As the foundation for all computing, computer science is defined as “the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their [implementation], and their impact on society” (Tucker et. al, 2003, p. 6). CS is frequently confused with the use of computers, such as accessing the internet and using computer programs and tools. While information technology (IT) can overlap with CS, it is mainly focused on the application of CS, such as the installation of computer software rather than the creation of it. It is important for students learning CS to have a sound understanding of IT concepts. CS is the study of why and how computers work and how to create technologies. Completion of the CyberPatriot competition satisfies the following Michigan Computer Science Standards:
KA1: COMPUTING SYSTEMS from level 1A-3B
KA2: NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET from level 1A-3B
KA3: DATA AND ANALYSIS from level 1A- midway thru 3A
KA4: ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING is not required but helps move your CyberPatriot team up into the Gold and Platinum levels. At the Silver level they reach from 1A, 1B observe intellectual property rights, and 3B security issues.
KA5: IMPACTS OF COMPUTING 1A-most of 3B (missing are areas concerning accessibility and usability for a diverse population.)
Register with Badgr
Michigan CyberPatriot students, coaches and mentors, register here to receive you badge at the end of the season.
Details about where we are
Michigan Cities that had CyberPatriot teams during the 12th season!
Armanda -5, Attica -2, Battle Creek – 10, Bay City – 10, Belmont, Bloomfield Hills,
Brownstown – 4, Cadillac – 1, Canton – 5, Charlevoix – 2,
Clinton – 2, Cadillac, Canton -3, Caro, Clinton Twp, Coldwater - 4, Dearborn – 2, Dearborn Hgt-10, Detroit – 14 Escanaba , Farmington - 4, Farmington Hills, Flint - 3, Frasier – 5, Fremont - 4, Garden CIty, Grand Ledge, Grand Rapids – 5, Hanover - 2, Hazel Park, Hillsdale - 5, Howell – 2, Ishpeming, Lawerance - 2, Marquette - 4,Menominee, Metamora, Muskegon – 5, New Baltimore - 10, New Boston - 2, Novi - 2, Oxford – 5, Pickford - 3, Pinckney – 7,
Pontiac, Richland – 5, Romeo, Royal Oak -4, Southgate, Southfield - 5, Traverse City - 2, Trenton – 2, Troy – 4, Utica -2, White Lake, Ypsilanti -3
Total for Michigan
9 Middle School teams 11 All Service Teams 162 Open Division teams
Where the 8 CyberPatriot Summer Camps made an impact this summer!
Auburn Hills,Battle Creek, Belleville, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Brandon
Canton, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Escanaba, Farmington, Huron Valley
Kalamazoo, Northville, Novi, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Plainwell, Pontiac
Portage, Redford, Richland, Rochester, South Lyon, Three Rivers, Troy, Walled Lake
Wayne, West Bloomfield and Ypsilanti
CyberGenerations Program makes it debut in Westland
A CyberPatriot student from Northville helped to launch the CyberGenerations program at the Westland Senior Center this summer. After completing both a regular and advance summer camp Rohith K presented Module 1 & 2 at the Senior Center in August and will complete modules 3 & 4 in September.
Continuing the excellent work started in Westland, the University of Detroit's Intro to Cybersecurity class will take up the mantel and present these important topics to even more Seniors at the Westland Center. They will cover the basics of Cybersecurity, Password Management, Common Internet threats, Internet Scams and Fraud and How to stay safe using Social Media. Each team will come up with their own presentation, flyer and help Westland's senior citizens safely navigate the internet.
Edupaths for Michigan Teachers
The Edupaths portal has modules that will provide free training for all Michigan teachers. Go to: https://www.edupaths.org/Pathways/Search?SearchString=cyber+security And don't forget to check-out the CyberPatriot module!
Share the big news
Join us in Detroit for a MI CyberPatriot session at ISACA Meeting in Troy, September 18th.
Join us for a MI CyberPatriot session at SecureWorld Detroit, Oct 2nd at 3pm
Join us for two sessions on the MI CyberPatriot at the TRENDS Conference in Grand Rapids, Oct 24th
MiCyberPatriot will be an exhibitor at GrrrCon Oct 24-25th
Join the discussion about MI CyberPatriot at the K-12 Summit on Computer Science Oct 25th
Join our session at the North American International Cyber Summit, Oct 28th
Tamara Shoemaker and Amanada Stoel from the MI Dept of Education presented Michigan's Cybersec Education growth at the NICE National K-12 Conference in California, December 9, 2019.
PODCASTS and VIDEO Interviews:
vlog:Team Nerd Tech Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iYYB5scPjk
Podcast 1913 WJR's Internet Advisor – Cyber Patriots Leading the Way! https://internetadvisor.net/2019/03/podcast-1913-cyber-patriots-leading-the-way/
MiTechNews Podcast February 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDeB8SFPuiU&feature=youtu.be&list=PL6GUBIAze2tZWi0oIe3paoFI0uvu5asXf
MiTechNews Podcast: January 20, 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raGAbnLybBA&feature=youtu.be
MiTechNews Podcast: December 16, 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUgE-5O1KJY&feature=youtu.be
MiTechNews Podcast: Nov 4, 2019 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-PggOppkvM&feature=youtu.be Many thanks to Coach Chris Sorensen for representing the Michigan CyberPatriot program
Westlands' Friendship Focus Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEYo2nbcuP0&t=28s
Michigan Coach, Mentor and Industry Annual Awards
Coach of the year 2020
Mentor of the year 2020
Mentor of the year 2020
Chris Sorensen, with GE Digital. Chris goes above and beyond to be an ambassador for the Michigan CyberPatriot Program. Help us congratulate the Coach of the Trenton High School team,
Mentor of the year 2020
Mentor of the year 2020
Mentor of the year 2020
James Ratzlaff, with GE Digital. James can make Linux operation systems come to life. This inspiring mentor has helped teams in the metro Detroit area and never hesitates to lend a hand. Join us in giving him a great big pat on the back.
GE Power Industry 2020
Mentor of the year 2020
GE Power Industry 2020
GE believes in giving back to the community and has been supportive of our Michigan CyberPatriot since the beginning. We value partnership like the one we have with GE! Help us celebrate their contribution!
Coach of the Year 2019
Mentor of the Year 2019
GE Power Industry 2020
Mike Segal coaches the Battle Creek teams and has supported the growth of Michigan's CyberPatriot program since 2015.
Mentor of the Year 2019
Mentor of the Year 2019
Mentor of the Year 2019
Marrci coaches the Cass Tech high school teams. She also set-up a cybersecurity library and brought in more volunteers from her day job at Henry Ford College. We really appreciate this MCISSE member's dedication!
Get involved
Mentor of the Year 2019
Mentor of the Year 2019
We need 4 million students in the cybersecurity pipeline to meet the demand, help us develop these young people into our Hometown Cyber Heroes!
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