• What is the address of the competition?

  The competition will be held at: The University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center 2501 Drive G Richardson, TX 75080Few readers

• Are there practice materials or training sessions?

  Yes, practice materials will be available over to help train students. When students register they will have access to the practice materials.Some readers

• Are there prizes or awards?

  Yes, prizes and awards will be offered; details are pending.Few readers

• Can students participate individually, or must they be on a team?

  Students can participate individually; however, the competitions are designed for teams, so individual participants may be at a disadvantage.Few readers

• Do students need prior coding or cybersecurity experience?

  No, prior coding or cybersecurity experience is not required.Few readers

• How are teams scored?

  Teams are scored based on the difficulty of the challenges they complete.Few readers

• How do teams register, and is there a deadline?

  Teams can register on the setyourvector.com website. Registration closes 24 hours before the competition.Few readers

• How does this competition help with college or careers?

  This competition helps students explore the world of cybersecurity and is designed to spark interest in further cybersecurity programs and career paths.Few readers

• How many students are allowed per team?

  Up to six students are allowed on each team.Popular

• Is a teacher or adult coach required?

  No, a teacher or adult coach is not required, but it is encouraged.Few readers

• Is there a cost to participate?

  No, the competition is completely free, thanks to the support of our sponsors.Few readers

• What are the phases and key dates of the competition?

  The competition consists of three phases: education and training, a virtual competition, and an in-person competition. The education and training phase will continue through September 19. The virtual competition will take place September 25–27. Participants who achieve qualifying placements in the virtual competition will advance to the in-person competition, which will be held on October 4 at the University of Texas at Dallas.Few readers

• What happens after registration?

  After registering, students create a team and can begin the lessons.Few readers

• What skills will participants learn or improve?

  Participants will learn and improve basic cybersecurity and computer science skills.Few readers

• What types of challenges are included?

  The competition focuses on cybersecurity puzzles and hands-on challenges, including cryptography, digital forensics, binary exploitation, and other cybersecurity skills. Participants will also learn basic coding and scripting techniques to help them analyze problems and solve the challenges.Few readers

• Who is allowed to participate in the competition?

  The competition is designed for middle school and high school students. Any students over the age of 13 are eligible to participate.Few readers

• Will students receive certificates or recognition?

  The winning team will receive awards and an announcement.Few readers

• Will there be communication or updates sent to teams?

  Yes, updates will be sent periodically, becoming more frequent as the competition approaches.Few readers