Sponsorship

Be recognized as part of a national network of sponsors committed to cyber security educational excellence
The Minnesota competition is part of a nationally growing effort to promote standards and excellence in cyber security education by providing extracurricular motivation and coaching for our best and brightest students pursuing careers in related disciplines. Companies spend millions to sponsor athletic teams; it costs much less to promote the talent you will actually need!
The Center, along with our generous corporate partners, will sponsor the annual state-level event hosted at two locations concurrently: Minneapolis Community and Technicall College and AlexandriaTechnical College. Seven teams from Minnesota will compete in this year's event.
Publicity for Collegiate Cyber Defense Corporate Sponsors
Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition sponsors are recognized on the official competition website, the event program, competitor and participant shirts, event signage, press releases and are provided with the opportunity to speak to the assembled group of competitors, coaches, competition officials and volunteers. Sponsors are also invited to participate in the event as speakers, white team judges, and award presenters.
Sponsorship Types
Sponsorship opportunities for the event include.:

  • $1,000 - Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony Sponsor/Keynote Speaker from your company if desired.
  • $750 - Lunch Sponsor for Saturday in Minneapolis
  • $500  Lunch Sponsor for Saturday in Alexandria
  • $500 –Trophy and Awards Sponsor
  • $500  Competition Sponsor helps cover costs for judging, facilities expenses, supplies, etc.

Payment Alternatives
Sponsorships can be invoiced through the Advance IT Minnesota at Metropolitan State University as a business promotional expense, or can be donated to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation as a charitable contribution. (100% of either contribution is devoted to the intended purpose.)  Your browser may not support display of this image.
Winning Teams
The winner at the Minnesota-Wisconsin Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition will advance to the 2012 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. Please contact Firasat Khan, Minnesota director (612.659.7226), if you are interested in becoming involved as a sponsor or volunteer for the competition.