The US Naval Surface Warfare Center is hosting a Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge (CRAM) for all cyber college and university students in fall 2024.

Challenge Overview

The challenge is focused on evaluating the cyber resiliency of a system, and students will be asked to evaluate a system, recognize vulnerabilities, and develop a model to assign a resiliency score for the system. 

  • Open to all cyber college and university students.
  • Phase I: Students will form a team and develop a plan for tackling the challenge.
  • Phase II: Students develop a model and tool to score resiliency of a system.
  • Phase III: Students will be introduced to a new system, and teams will evaluate resiliency of the system using their developed tools.

Participation Benefits

  • Total cash prize amount of $125,000!
  • Opportunity to visit the Warfare Center.
  • Network with scientists, engineers, and leadership.
  • Meet the Warfare Center recruiting team and hiring managers to speak about internship and career opportunities.

How to Apply

More details, deadline, and application information are on the . A Q&A session will be provided to students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. EST.