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The West Virginia National Guard has participated in the annual Locked Shields cyber defense exercise, which the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence organizes. The event brings together cyber security experts worldwide to test their skills in defending national IT systems and critical infrastructure under real-time attacks. The focus is on realistic scenarios and simulating the complexity of a large-scale cyber incident. This year, 24 teams from various countries participated in the exercise, which was run virtually. The West Virginia-led US team finished 15th overall.
In addition to members of the West Virginia National Guard, the US team also included students from Marshall University participating in academic tracks ranging from engineering to cybersecurity, media, and law. The university’s participation in the exercise provided valuable experience and training for its cybersecurity students and helped to enhance their skills and knowledge in this critical field. The exercise also provided an important opportunity for international collaboration and the exchange of best practices in the field of cybersecurity.