Open Source Role in Cyber Competitions

This talk will discuss what cyber compeitions exist and how a person can begin their envolvement. Various competitions will be mentioned including the inaugural Cal Cup which was introduced this past June. 

Linux is used as one of the operating systems that need to be secured for competition and depending on the competition is what determines which flavors of Linux are used and how dificult they can be. 

Overall purpose is to show how Linux has helped prepare students for sysadmin roles in the real world as this is what they need to do during competition.