Deadline- June 14, 2013
Applications are invited for Microsoft Cybersecurity 2020 Student Essay Contest, for which applicants can win grand prize up to $5,000 cash . This contest aims to choose policies that will have the greatest positive outcome in managing cyber risk. The objective of this contest is to bring to light innovative research about the future of cyber security policies worldwide via an essay. For this contest proficiency in English language is must.
Cybersecurity is a policy priority for many governments but there is limited understanding of whether and how policy choices impact cyber risk outcomes. While many countries have made significant investments in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policy regimes, cyber criminals continue to make headway.
Awards-
- 1st place – $5,000
- 2nd place – $3,000
- 3rd place – $2,000
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants are 18 years of age or older and are actively enrolled as a student at an accredited educational institution that grants college/university (or equivalent) degrees at any time between March 21, 2013 and June 14, 2013 OR applicants graduated from an accredited educational institution that grants college/university (or equivalent) degrees between March 21, 2013 and June 14, 2013
- If applicants are are 18 of age or older, but are considered a minor in their place of residence, applicants should ask their parent’s or legal guardian’s permission prior to submitting an entry into this Contest
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