Is Winning Everything?

By Madison Loschke

Most people participate in competition events for the money, trophies, and glory. Kansas State’s Cyber Defense team, however, does not compete for such trivial items.  Only some of the events team members attend give away rewards, even as simple as a trophy. When the team won the regional contest last year they did not receive a single item to show for it. Most people would be slightly irritated about having nothing to show for their hard work.

Two of the awards that the team has recieved

for placing well at the Iowa State competition

mentioned by Prough.

Kansas State’s Cyber Defense team does not compete for the prizes as team member Logan Prough, explained stating that his “motivation is to represent K-state well, show everyone what they have learned, and gain the personal experience.”  

The Cyber Defense Team’s national competition takes place in Iowa each year, and our university has a standing invitation due to the excellence our teams have shown repeatedly throughout their years of participation. One Kansas State team even placed second at the event. The team has also placed well at regional competitions and is currently on a two year winning streak.

Winning a national event would mean a great deal to the students who proudly represent Kansas State University. To these individuals, the hands on experience they gain on the competition trail means an astronomical amount more than any trophy ever could. 

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