Engaging Students with Customized Linux Images for Cybersecurity Training

Training Middle School and High Schools students in cyber security can be a challenging task especially with engaging students and keeping them on task. Come and learn how customizing Linux installations can help improve participation and engage students in solving cyber defense tasks. We will cover general topics of cyber defense, preparing a themed customized desktops, and using the Python programming to automate the customizations. The presenters, a sister and brother high school duo will share their experience with preparing themed Linux VMs for Cybersecurity training based from years of learning Cybersecurity through Cyberpatriots and other CTF competitions.