NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2024
The NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2024 begins on September 16, 2024, and runs until January 17, 2025. Registration is open, and the NSA is hiring for various positions.
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The NSA Codebreaker Challenge for 2024 is set to commence on September 16, 2024, and will run until January 17, 2025. Participants can register for the challenge starting now. The event encourages individuals to engage in cryptography and codebreaking activities. The NSA also highlights that they are hiring for various full-time positions, with new job postings available regularly. Many new hires enter Development Programs, which involve rotational tours lasting six to nine months. Additionally, student positions will be posted in September. For more information on the challenge and job opportunities, individuals are directed to the NSA's official website.
- The NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2024 starts on September 16, 2024.
- The challenge will last until January 17, 2025.
- The NSA is actively hiring for full-time and student positions.
- New hires often participate in Development Programs with rotational tours.
- Registration for the challenge is currently open.
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- Participants find the challenge enjoyable and rewarding, with past participants receiving memorabilia from the NSA.
- Some express concerns about the NSA's reputation and question why hackers would want to engage with them.
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. students, which frustrates some potential participants.
- There are discussions about the use of AI in solving challenges, with opinions on whether it constitutes cheating.
- Technical issues with registration are raised, particularly regarding email domain recognition.
13 commentsP.S. if you do well, the NSA sends you swag; I have a couple of very nice signed letters and NSA medals that look great in my office :)
I don't mean that in an accusatory way, just genuinely curious as my perspectives (one from a whistleblower and one from 80s hacker culture) are obviously not the same as those of a modern day hacker.
Aww, that's not so fun :( Was kind of curious to participate, but seems it's US + students only. Kind of makes sense that it's US only I guess, but why only students?
"Sorry, that email domain is not recognized. -- An email address from a recognized U.S. school or university is required. If your school's domain is not recognized, please request it to be allowed by clicking HERE"
(Fysa, there is a reasonable chance that someone involved in this competition is following this topic. HN is known in the more nerdy corners of the int/defense world.)
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