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CyberPatriot Cadet Interest and Readiness Survey

This survey helps leadership schedule meetings, understand equipment needs, plan training, and place cadets into the right learning groups. Only team leadership can see your answers. Don't enter passwords, home addresses, or other sensitive information.

A

Cadet information

Preferred contact method for team coordination
Competition division or intended team
Are you interested in participating this season? *
B

Meeting availability

Which days are you generally available?

Preferred meeting format
How often can you attend?
How long can you typically meet?
Are you available for competition weekends?

General weekly availability isn't treated as a guarantee for any specific competition weekend.

Do you need help arranging access to a computer or internet connection?
C

Computer and equipment access

Do you have access to a computer you can use for cybersecurity training?
Computer type
Do you have administrator permissions on the computer?
Can you install approved software or run virtualization software?
How much memory (RAM) does the computer have?
Is reliable internet available during meetings?
Do you have access to a second computer for competition or practice?
Would you need a loaner device or squadron lab computer?

Equipment requirements must be verified against current CyberPatriot rules and software requirements. Not every device supports the required virtual machines.

D

Cybersecurity interest and knowledge

Rate your experience: 1 = No experience, 5 = Very confident.

General cybersecurity concepts
Windows operating systems
Linux operating systems
Computer troubleshooting
Networking fundamentals
IP addresses, ports, and protocols
Cisco Packet Tracer
Identifying security vulnerabilities
Password security and account permissions
Command-line tools
Virtual machines and virtualization
Working collaboratively on technical problems
Have you participated in CyberPatriot before?
Have you completed any Cisco Networking Academy courses?

What would you most like to learn?

E

Participation and acknowledgement

Are you willing to practice outside regular meetings?
Interested in being a team captain or leadership role?