How to enroll
One adult coach registers the team on the official site.
- Ask a teacher or parent to be the team's coach
- Form a team of 2–6 students
- The coach registers the team on uscyberpatriot.org
In plain words
Teams secure virtual computers against threats in online rounds. Strong teams move on through state or semifinal rounds to the National Finals.
Great for
Students curious about computers and cybersecurity
Less ideal if
No adult can coach the team
What it takes
Cost
Team fee set by the organizer. Last season was $175 for middle school, $225 for high school.
Format
Online rounds, then National Finals
Who
Team of 2–6 · one adult coach
Time
Practice sessions plus a few online rounds
Where it leads
- Round 1 and Round 2
- State round or semifinals
- National Finals