Maximizing the Educational Benefits of the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC) Experience
Academic Article
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Abstract
On April 10, 2022, six students from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) attended the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC). For five of these students, this was their first foray into the world of cybersecurity competitions. In this paper, we reflect on that experience, suggest a preparation plan suitable for other novice cybersecurity competitors preparing for their first competition, and suggest that a need exists for more cybersecurity competition experience reports to be created and shared among the academic community to demystify competitions and encourage broader participation.
