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Best Social Media Crowdsourcing Game
Cyber Awareness Challenge
Carney, Inc., Defense Information Systems Agency, & SAIC
The player’s learning is measured through the completion of the series of tasks that make up the game. For the majority of the tasks within the Challenge, players are seated at a simulated desk in front of a computer. The computer lists tasks players must complete by the end of the day. These tasks are divided into four groupings by time of day and environment and cover all required and approved information assurance content. For each task, the player completes some combination of activities made up of either a simulation or a mini-game. In simulations, the players are presented with a scenario in which they must select the best course of action to protect information systems and sensitive information. In mini-games, players apply information assurance concepts in a fun and interactive context. Players receive points for correct responses to all task activities, and they award points to the adversary for incorrect responses.