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2019 – 2020 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Hosted by Haiku Cyber Range is able to remotely conduct competition despite school closures

2019 – 2020 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Hosted by Haiku Cyber Range is able to remotely conduct competition despite school closures 


SAN DIEGO, CA: Sentek Global, a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity services to the Department of Defense, and the NDIA San Diego Chapter announce the winners of the 11th Annual SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge.


Even with COVID-19 forcing Southern California school closures and a statewide shelter in place, student teams from Southern California have been able to utilize Haiku Cyber Range’s revolutionary, gamified, Cloud-based technology to remotely compete in defending a simulated scenario in which systems are under a cyber-attack to win the title of the top team in Southern California.

The Haiku Cyber Range utilizes cloud-based technology which enabled teams from all over Southern California to access the cyber range and compete in the practice, qualification, and final rounds from any location.


“The quick adjustments made for the SoCal Cyber Cup by Haiku Cyber Range, Coaches, Students, Parents, NDIA, and National University for the qualification rounds and plans for the finals to meet the hour-by-hour changing Federal, State, and Local Covid-19 guidance were paramount in the successful completion of the challenge,” shared Lillian Maestas, NDIA SD Chapter STEM Chair.

By remotely utilizing Haiku Cyber Range’s cloud-based technology, students, coaches and mentors were able to communicate effectively with each other to compete against other teams all over Southern California.

“As I sat in the kitchen yesterday listening to my son and his team working through the Qualification round [remotely], I was impressed and thankful. These students have seen so much of their lives canceled for the time being – no school, no sports, no college visits, no SAT, no socializing in person. But your accommodations allowed them to still have something to look forward to and challenge them,” shared Shannon Schmitt, a coach for the Sage Creek Cybercats. She also stated that, “This really was a bright spot in a time of uncertainty for these students.”

For sponsorship information and opportunities, please visit https://www.ndia-sd.org/ndiasdevents/socal-cyber-cup-challenge/

Congratulations To Our Winners!

High School / Varsity Division
PlaceHigh School NameTeam Name
1stDel Norte High SchoolCyberAegis Charm
2ndCanyon Crest AcademyTeam RFC 1149
3rdEastlake High SchoolHardcore Programming Nerds
4thValencia High SchoolByte Bandits
5thValley View High SchoolCheddar
6thScripps Ranch High SchoolTera Byte Falcons
7thPatrick Henry High SchoolPatrick Henry NJROTC
8thRamona High SchoolCyber Dawgs
Middle School / Junior Varsity Division
PlaceMiddle School NameTeam Name
1stOak Valley Middle SchoolCyberAegis Alpha
2ndDesign 39 CampusCyberAegis Polariton
3rdEastlake Middle SchoolTriton Tech 1
4thKraemer Middle SchoolBoba Bandits
5thCambridge Middle SchoolThe Cambridge School
6thBella Vista Middle SchoolRed Panda
7thPacific Trails Middle Schooluwu my owo b0ts
8thMeadowbrook Middle SchoolCyberwarriors



About Sentek Global and Haiku Cyber Range

Sentek Global is a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity services to the Department of Defense. Two decades of experience in the industry have gone into the creation of the Haiku Cyber Range, a cloud-based platform for developing cybersecurity and penetration testing skills, in a secure and robust environment. For more information on the Haiku Cyber Range, please visit www.haikurange.com.

About NDIA San Diego Chapter

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) San Diego Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides trusted leadership through the convening and collaboration of global leaders to solve the most complex challenges in Defense and National Security. NDIA’s membership embodies the full spectrum of corporate, government, academic and individual stakeholders who advocate for a strong, vigilant and innovative Security and Defense for the United States, its allies and partners. Getting our kids and community involved in STEM programs is one of the NDIA San Diego Chapter’s outreach initiatives. For more information, visit www.ndia-sd.org.

For Immediate Release

Press Contact:
Mark Basu
Sentek Global

MBasu (at) SentekGlobal.com

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