Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) SAI -0.57% today announced a statewide cyber competition and symposium designed to raise cyber awareness across government, academia and industry. The Utah Cyber Defense Challenge and Symposium (UCDC) 2012, to be held June 1 at the Little American Hotel -Salt Lake City, will include a live cyber competition comprised of college and high school students and professional teams, as well as a comprehensive symposium featuring renowned industry experts and thought leaders.
Rob Joyce, deputy director of the Information Assurance directorate at the National Security Agency will deliver the keynote address and Charles Beard, SAIC senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), will speak during the 'Fortune 500 CIO's Perspective' session. The symposium will include an academic panel on the cyber workforce, featuring panelists from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and Utah State University. Additionally, Jeff Edwards, edcUtah president, will lead a panel of local CEOs and industry leaders on key cybersecurity trends and issues. Market Watch
