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Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Crowns Regional Champion

  • Sheryl Tirol
  • March 14, 2025

BYU Secures Regional Title, Advances to National Cyber Defense Championship

Denver - After an intense two-day battle of cybersecurity skills and strategy, Brigham Young University emerged victorious at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (RMCCDC), earning the honor of representing the Rocky Mountain Region at the upcoming National Championship. 
 
The competition, held on March 7-8, brought together eight elite collegiate teams from across the region to test their abilities in defending critical infrastructure against sophisticated cyber-attacks. BYU's team demonstrated exceptional technical prowess, communication skills, and grace under pressure to secure the top position. The University of Kansas claimed second place and will advance to the virtual National Wildcard competition on April 9, where they'll have another opportunity to qualify for the national championship. 
 
"The level of talent displayed by all participating teams was remarkable," said Bob Bowles, Director of Regis University’s Center for Information Assurance Studies at Anderson College of Business and Computing. "These students represent the next generation of cybersecurity professionals who will be protecting our nation's most critical systems." 
 
The final standings for the 2025 RMCCDC were: 
1. Brigham Young University 
2. University of Kansas 
3. University of Colorado – Boulder 
4. Utah Valley University 
5. Wichita State University 
6. Southern Utah University 
7. Regis University 
8. Colorado School of Mines 
 
BYU will now prepare to compete in the virtual 2025 National Championship scheduled for April 25-27, where they will face winners from other regional competitions across the United States. 
 
The RMCCDC provides college students with real-world challenges in managing and protecting an existing network infrastructure. The experience gives students the opportunity to test their knowledge in an operational environment while networking with industry professionals.

Winners of the RMCCDC 2025 competition

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