STEM+Cyber Academy Monthly Challenges
Test Your Skills. Solve Real Threats. Rise Through the Ranks.
Why Monthly Challenges?
Our Monthly Cyber Challenges are designed to sharpen your technical skills, critical thinking, and strategic mindset. Each challenge presents a realistic cybersecurity scenario drawn from the real world — from gaming companies under attack to cloud breaches and insider threats.
These challenges are more than exercises. They prepare you for future missions as cybersecurity engineers, architects, and defenders of digital infrastructure.
Why Monthly Challenges?
Our Monthly Cyber Challenges are designed to sharpen your technical skills, critical thinking, and strategic mindset. Each challenge presents a realistic cybersecurity scenario drawn from the real world — from gaming companies under attack to cloud breaches and insider threats.
These challenges are more than exercises. They prepare you for future missions as cybersecurity engineers, architects, and defenders of digital infrastructure.
Who Are These For?
These monthly challenges are designed for:
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STEM+Cyber Academy Cadets
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High school juniors and seniors exploring cybersecurity
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Future engineers who want hands-on, scenario-based learning
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Teams or individuals eager to test themselves in realistic, safe, and educational cyber missions
What to Expect Each Month
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New Scenario Drop: Released on the first Monday of every month
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Time to Complete: ~10–15 days
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Format: Written scenario + investigation questions + optional technical tasks
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Submission: Submit your responses through the Cadet Portal
Challenge Levels
Each challenge is labeled for skill growth:
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Recruit Level: For new Cadets
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Operator Level: For advancing Cadets
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Commander Level: For high performers ready for leadership-level thinking
Team Up. Rank Up. Win Together.
Join monthly Team Challenges and go head-to-head with other Cadet squads. Work together, score high, and rise through the Team Rankings. Just like your favorite online games, teamwork, strategy, and quick thinking will earn your crew the glory — and maybe even a trophy. Are you ready to lead your team to the top?
Cadet Ranking and Recognition
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✅ Earn Points & Badges
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✅ Get Featured in the Cadet Leaderboard
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✅ Top performers may receive awards or be invited to advanced workshops
When & Where?
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When: New challenge released monthly
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Where: Access and submit via the Cadet Portal
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Deadline: 11:59 PM on the third Friday of the month
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Review & Feedback: Provided after the deadline by ISAUnited Engineers & Fellows