Cyber Guardians: Operation Stampede Shield – Arkansas Hackathon
Shorter College
February 28 – March 1, 2025
S.S. Morris Student Center | Dining Hall
Room 107 | Sherman-Tyree Hall Building
604 N Locust St,
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Students Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges at Shorter College
Students and mentors from MS-CC, Shorter College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Philander Smith University gathered at Shorter College located at 604 N Locust St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 for an immersive hackathon.
During the event, students with varying levels of knowledge learned important cybersecurity principles, examined different threats and defenses, and participated in real-time problem-solving. Through collaboration and practical activities, they applied cybersecurity concepts in dynamic scenarios!
Upon completing the hackathon, students received a certificate for their dedication, a LinkedIn badge, and professional headshots.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) for providing the concept and content for the hackathon. This hackathon is funded by NSF OAC 2137123, awarded to the MS-CC and Internet2.
Agenda
Feb 28, 2025 | 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Registration and Check-in |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Introduction to MS-CC, Mentors and Students |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Student Headshots + Conference Meal |
| 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Lightning Talks from IT Professionals |
| 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Introduction to Cybersecurity Role-Playing Game |
March 1, 2025 | 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Informal Networking Breakfast and Check in |
| 9:30 – 11:30 AM | Phase 1: Role-Playing and Simulation |
| 11:30 – 12:15 PM | Informal Networking Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Presentations about Phase 1 from Students |
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Phase 2: Role-Playing and Simulation Continuation |
| 2:30 – 2:35 PM | Group Picture! |
| 2:35 – 3:30 PM | Overview of Phase 3 |
Parking
Parking was available in front of the S.S. Morris Student Center and Sherman-Tyree Hall Building.
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