How Does a Course Qualify for Use in the Virginia Cyber Range?¶

The Virginia Cyber Range has a very clear edict and mission set forth by the state of Virginia in the teaching of approved cybersecurity topics:

"The Virginia Cyber Range is a Commonwealth of Virginia initiative with a mission to enhance cybersecurity education for students in the Commonwealth’s public high schools, colleges, and universities. The Virginia Cyber Range provides an extensive Courseware Repository for educators and a cloud-hosted Exercise Area environment for hands-on cybersecurity labs and exercises for students."

Given this, and in alignment with our mission, we must limit use of our online exercise area to courses that are teaching relevant security-related course material.

Approved Classes¶

Classes clearly identified as being a deeper understanding of cybersecurity knowledge specifically defined by the NSA and NICE/NIST.
Networking class - if its stated goal is to teach the basics of networking to properly secure a Windows or Linux server.
Operating system class - if it is teaching the basics of OS theory, with the stated goal being to enable students to secure or lock down OS related services or weaknesses.
Computer science coding class - if its goal is teaching "OWASP Secure Coding Practices"
Classes that are considered cybersecurity prerequisites for a degree program, such as Linux operating system or networking courses.

Classes NOT Approved¶

General technology classes on operating systems, networking, or industry certifications (MCSE, CCNA, A+, CS/Coding, or general Network+)

If your course does not explicitly teach cybersecurity or match this defined scope, nor even mention it as a course destination, then such courses may not be approved for use of the Cyber Range.

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