"Cameron Whitehead Wins US Department of Energy's 2023 CyberForce Conquer the Hill – Reign Edition Competition"
Cameron Whitehead of the University of Central Florida won the US Department of Energy's (DOE) 2023 CyberForce Conquer the Hill – Reign Edition Competition. This virtual event, coordinated by the DOE's Argonne National Laboratory, included 144 participants from collegiate institutions nationwide. Competitors explored a virtual escape room where they were required to complete tasks that simulated real-world scenarios, such as hacking into server rooms, interacting with Artificial Intelligence (AI) robots, and deciphering secret messages. Due to the growing number of cyber threats in the digital world, there is a high demand for cybersecurity experts. DOE and Argonne acknowledge the significance of inspiring and educating a new generation of cybersecurity professionals. This is why DOE created the CyberForce Program, which offers opportunities for aspiring professionals to develop their skills and defend critical infrastructure. This article continues to discuss Whitehead of the University of Central Florida winning the DOE's 2023 CyberForce Conquer the Hill – Reign Edition Competition and the purpose of the CyberForce Program.