The 2022 NSA Codebreaker Challenge is Underway

The annual NSA Codebreaker Challenge consists of a series of tasks that are worth a varying amount of points based on their difficulty. Schools will be ranked according to the total number of points accumulated by their students. Solutions may be submitted at any time for the duration of the Challenge, which will end early in January.

The initial tasks are divided into two sequences, A and B, which can be solved independently. Later tasks may rely on the results of earlier tasks. While not required, we recommend that you solve tasks in order since they flow with the storyline and may, in fact, be unsolvable without the information recovered from previous tasks.

Each task in this year’s challenge will require a range of skills. It starts with easy tasks but advances to harder ones, so it’s a great learning experience even if you are just learning about cybersecurity. To solve all of the tasks, you will need to call upon all of your technical expertise, your intuition, and your common sense.

Getting started is easy. Go to the challenge webpage, and create an account using your UMBC email address. After you’ve verified your email address, you will get an invitation to join the Discord server. Joining will earn you (and UMBC) your first point!

The 2022 NSA Codebreaker Challenge is Underway

The annual NSA Codebreaker Challenge consists of a series of tasks that are worth a varying amount of points based on their difficulty. Schools will be ranked according to the total number of points accumulated by their students. Solutions may be submitted at any time for the duration of the Challenge, which will end early in January.

The initial tasks are divided into two sequences, A and B, which can be solved independently. Later tasks may rely on the results of earlier tasks. While not required, we recommend that you solve tasks in order since they flow with the storyline and may, in fact, be unsolvable without the information recovered from previous tasks.

Each task in this year’s challenge will require a range of skills. It starts with easy tasks but advances to harder ones, so it’s a great learning experience even if you are just learning about cybersecurity. To solve all of the tasks, you will need to call upon all of your technical expertise, your intuition, and your common sense.

Getting started is easy. Go to the challenge webpage, and create an account using your UMBC email address. After you’ve verified your email address, you will get an invitation to join the Discord server. Joining will earn you (and UMBC) your first point!

• There are many apartment complexes around UMBC and or on the UMBC Shuttle Bus Route. Click Here
• OCH 101 Portal is another great place to look where independent landlord post openings 
• Under Groups on myUMBC you can search for the Classifieds where students, staff, and other campus members can post looking for a roommate and or openings they have. 
• Lastly if you are possibly interested in living ON-campus in the Spring reach out to UMBC's Residential Life to apply for housing. There is a waitlist but we do recommend apply even if you are just considering it. 

**Please note that as of end of July many of the apartment complexes have not have an vacancies.  We highly suggest calling them and seeing what is available. 

The Baltimore by Baltimore festival is THIS Saturday, August 6th. This month’s BxB line-up will feature amazing local talent, makers, and entrepreneurs brought to us by producer Keith Colston of Native America’s Protectors. This will be the 3rd event in the 6 month festival series and is exactly the kind of creative, inclusive, locally-sourced celebration of homegrown Baltimore talent and culture that we hoped for in Reimagining the Harbor (link)  

First and foremost, mark your calendars, spread the word and plan to come down to the Baltimore Inner Harbor on Saturday Aug 6th between 12-8pm to enjoy, connect, and celebrate at BxB.

But that’s not all…We need Volunteers to help us out during the event too! We’re happy to be partnering with Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore (the Festival organizers) and hope you’ll consider jumping in and joining us to make the festival a big success!  Please check out the info below and follow up asap. 

What:  Volunteer at Baltimore by Baltimore (volunteers will help us with survey outreach, and with other Waterfront Partnership event coordination needs) 

When: Saturday August 6th.  (Choose a two hour time frame 12-2pm / 2-4pm / 4-6pm / or 6-8pm for your volunteer shift; and you’ll also be able to walk around and enjoy the festival too).

Let us know what you're doing now and share an update here.

Photo Credits: Nikki Nacion & UMBC 2022 COEIT Celebration

• We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.
• Location: 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined around class schedule and business need; more details upon interview.
• Starting pay:  $12.50-13.25 per hour

 

We Make Applying Easy!  Want to apply to this job via text messaging?  Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1040820. 

 

At over 300 colleges and universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. 

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. 

 

General Description:

In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement and promote the dining program here at UMBC. This involves research to understand the needs of the target market, planning & brainstorming, promotions & advertising through various platforms, and implementation. This is not your average internship; you will be spearheading various projects and will be able to request assignments to expand your knowledge base. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in the field of marketing.

 

The Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

• Customer service experience/knowledge

• Knowledge of social media platforms

• Good to better interpersonal skills

• General interest and knowledge

• Knowledge of graphic design tools is a plus

• Prior marketing related experience is a plus

 

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all):

• Assist with planning, organizing and hosting events

• Assist with Dine on Campus

• Assist in social media calendar development and promotions

• Act as a brand representative

• Conduct marketing audits

• Conduct general administrative tasks

• Complete Marketing Boot Camp

• Surveying students to collect marketing research

• Create marketing materials to numerous specifications

• Manage signage in multiple locations

• Assist with the creation of concepts, campaigns, and imagery to effectively communicate messages to the target market

• Manage website and social networking profile content

• Attend meetings or other events as required

 

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment

• Learn how to create and implement a marketing plan

• Learn how to conduct market research and use it to generate a larger audience or increase buy‐in

• Learn how to use multiple platforms and strategies to effectively promote a brand