The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is among 10 DOE labs hosting the 2019 CyberForce CompetitionTM, which is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of energy sector cybersecurity professionals to help defend and bolster our nation’s critical energy infrastructure and ensure our energy security. University students from six regional schools will visit the Lab’s Morgantown site for team competition Saturday, Nov. 16. All media outlets are invited to attend and cover the event.
Who: DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory
What: DOE will host its CyberForce Competition at 10 national laboratories across America. The event will unite 106 college and veteran teams to compete against each other. Participants will compete to build and defend a simulated energy infrastructure from cyberattacks while maintaining service for their customers, played by volunteers. A national winner, as well as winners for each laboratory site, will be announced.
When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST
Where: National Energy Technology Laboratory
3610 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
Members of the news media who plan to attend must RSVP no later than 12 p.m. Nov. 15. Contact Shelley Martin via email atShelley.Martin@netl.doe.gov or by telephone at 304-285-0228 (office) or 304-212-1726 (mobile).
NETL is a secure federal facility. Attendees must have valid photo identification and should allow approximately 20 minutes to sign in and be processed through security.
