The Challenge » Prizes

Prizes are awarded by our DC3 Challenge sponsors, based on the team's leaderboard ranking on their overall affiliations.

Additional critieria for acceptance of the prize from the sponsor is detailed in each sponsor link.

Prizes Listing

Global Team Prizes

Teams that consist of either US citizens, non-US citizens, or a mix of US and non-US citizens.

Grand Champion

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3

Civilian

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3

Commercial

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3

High School

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3

Undergraduate

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3

Graduate

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3

US Only Team Prizes

All team members must hold a US citizenship

Overall

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3

Government

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3
AFCEA International	1st	One year membership per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Law Enforcement Standards Office (OLES)	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3
Paraben Corporation	1st	Paraben P2 Commander License for each team member Commemorative plaque from DC3

Military

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)	1st	Passes to the Hacker Halted Conference Any free EC-Council electronic courseware of choice for the winners on Ethical Hacking, Computer Forensic, Security Analysis or Disaster Recovery Commemorative plaque from DC3
AFCEA International	1st	One year membership per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
Paraben Corporation	1st	Paraben P2 Commander License for each team member Commemorative plaque from DC3

High School

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3
Paraben Corporation	1st	Data Recovery Stick (one per team member) Phone Recovery Stick (one per team member) iRecovery Stick (one per team member) Commemorative plaque from DC3
Best Buy	1st	$250 Best Buy gift card per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
	2nd	$100 Best Buy gift card per team member

Community College

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
National Board of Information Security Examiners	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3
Best Buy	1st	$250 Best Buy gift card per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
	2nd	$100 Best Buy gift card per team member

Undergraduate

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3
AFCEA International	1st	One year membership per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
Paraben Corporation	1st	Paraben Device Seizure License and Hardware (one per team) Commemorative plaque from DC3
AccessData	1st	Copy of Access Data FTK (current version) per team member Two free training classes (online or in-classroom) per team member Optional 60 day internship: Paid travel expenses and hotel room Possible remuneration will be based on ability to contribute Commemorative plaque from DC3
Best Buy	1st	$250 Best Buy gift card per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3
	2nd	$100 Best Buy gift card per team member

Graduate

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3
Best Buy	1st	$100 Best Buy gift card per team member Commemorative plaque from DC3

Non-US Only Team Prizes

All team members must NOT hold a US citizenship or US legal residences

Overall

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3)	1st	Formal recognition from sponsor Commemorative plaque from DC3

UK-Only

Sponsor	Place	Prize(s)
Cyber Security Challenge UK (UK Challenge)	1st	A place on one of 7Safe`s Modules, choosing from one of the training courses or any others below: CFIP - Certified Forensic Investigation Practitioner CMI - Certified Malware Investigator CSIS - Certified Security Incident Specialist CMFS - Certified Mac Forensic Specialist Invitations to take part in the Cyber Security Challenge UK’s masterclass challenge Commemorative plaque from DC3