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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 21-December 27, 2023 Cyber Security Students Hone Skills Through Competition Part of the training for students in Cleve- land Community College's Associate in Ap- plied Science in Information Technology – Cyber Security program is to compete in the National Cyber League (NCL). The NCL is a virtual training ground that allows students to test themselves against cyber security chal- lenges that they are likely to see during their professional careers. Three cyber security students competed in the NCL during the 2023 fall semester. Two of them became eligible to apply for scholarships because of their participation and the fact that their team scored above a certain level. "There is an expectation in the industry that students who are pursuing cyber as a career compete in various cyber competitions," said Susan Randall, instructor and department chair of computer information technology. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 32% job growth rate in cyber security jobs over the next 10 years. This is not surprising given that technology is evolving quickly, and hackers are getting smarter. Businesses, healthcare centers, educational institutions and other organizations need cyber security professionals who know how to protect their data. Students in the cyber security program participate in the NCL's individual games and team games. In the competitions, students test their skills against others who are pursuing cyber security as a career. They work to solve challenges such as identifying hackers from forensic data, auditing vulnerable websites and recovering from ransomware attacks. This was the fi rst year CCC and its students had competed in the NCL. The students met with instructors to study and prepare for this event. The instructors answered questions and showed them how to use various types of software. In addition, students worked in the NCL's cyber gym, where they practiced and prepared for competitions. The College plans to continue this process for future com- petitions. "The feedback from the students who par- ticipated was positive, and students who did not participate this year plan to do so in the spring," said Randall. Submitted by Paula Vess Three students competed in the National Cyber League during the fall semester. Here they are pictured with their faculty coaches. Pictured left to right: Steven Menjivar, Lanni Newton (coach), Steven Henry, Rodney Cobb (coach/instructor), and Dakota Woods. CCC's cyber security students practice their skills by tackling real-world issues while competing against other students. "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" WITHERSPOON INSURANCE INSURANCE LOW DOWN LOW DOWN PAYMENTS PAYMENTS CALL TODAY CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FOR YOUR QUOTE! QUOTE! 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LINDA WILSON LeCROY Linda Wilson LeCroy, 75, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Mitchell LeCroy and daughter of the late Clyde Wilson and Grace Foster Wilson. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Robert LeCroy of Blacksburg; a brother, Jim Wilson (Linda) of Blacksburg; a sister, Laquita Ramsey of Gaffney; and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dale LeCroy and a brother, Butch Wilson. Memorial services were held December 17, 2023, in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. Continued From Page 17 VERTIE RUTH WARLICK REDMOND Vertie Ruth Warlick Redmond, 89, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on October 14, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Cletus Guy Warlick and Minnie Etta Proctor Warlick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lee Redmond; six broth- ers, John Warlick, Brady Warlick, Lawrence Warlick, Fred Warlick, Hazel Warlick, and Floyd Warlick and three sisters, Ethel Warlick Griffin, Mary Lou Warlick Maynor and Genette Warlick Hord. She is survived by her son, Everett Lee Redmond II and wife, Valerie Schneider of Silver Spring, MD; a daughter, Frances Redmond Overcash and husband, Marc of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren; a brother, Buren Warlick of Shelby; and sister-in-law, Mary OBITUARIES I N RE M E M I N RE M E M B RA N C E B RA N C E AR AR AR A Announce It With Color! • Anniversaries • Births • Birthdays • Congratulations • Family Reunions • In Memory • Thank You • Weddings Other Sizes & Prices To Choose From. Call Today! Choose From. Call Today! 503 N. 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