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Link wins server for CSU Cyberteam at competition

PCDC Collegiate Competition

The CSU cyberteam came away from the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition this spring with an unusual prize – a server loaded with everything to host a King of the Hill competition.

Jackson Link was chosen to represent the CSU team and won the capture the flag competition. “The team is looking forward to using the server to practice their skills for future competitions,” said Dr. Julie Henderson, associate professor of computer science. “The team competed against many large universities from the Southeast and placed in the middle of the pack overall.

Link is a senior majoring in computer science and Christian studies with an emphasis in biblical languages, Greek and Hebrew. Logan Ferguson was captain of the team, and other competitors were Jaye Engelhardt, Joshua Menard, Riley Osborne, and Zach Weaver.

Ten teams are invited to compete at each level: high school, college, and pro. The CSU team qualified to compete through the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

Logan Ferguson, captain of the CSU Cyberteam, on left, and Jackson Link, winner of the King of the Hill server, on right, accept the prize.

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Jan Joslin

Jan Joslin

Jan Joslin has four decades of experience in higher education, working in marketing and communication and student services. In her current position as content director, she serves as editor of CSU Magazine and is the primary writer and editor for the university. Former areas of work included coordinating student activities and new student orientation and serving as the adviser to student media. Prior to higher education, she was as a customer service representative for a global company.

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