Thank you to the 4 teams who came out to participate in the 2025 challenge. We all learned a lot and look forward to your participation in 2026!
What is Maple Defender?
Cadet teams will engage in a hands-on cybersecurity challenge by securing virtual machines in a simulated scenario. Teams earn points by:
✔ Identifying vulnerabilities
✔ Configuring firewalls
✔ Securing user accounts
✔ Enabling software updates
Additionally, teams will complete a cybersecurity quiz to test their knowledge.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to test and develop cybersecurity skills in a real-world scenario!