“It’s really been great to have the leadership of Cadet Stephens, and now the other Citadel cadets who are engaging to help the Ashley Ridge High School cyber team continue to grow and thrive.”

The timing for our gathering at the Embassy of Georgia was fortuitous from an educational aspect. There were numerous high level Georgian officials.

Attendance is open to professionals working in organizational functions responsible for infrastructure security.

The Citadel has developed leaders for the America’s Intelligence Community since three-letter agencies like the FBI were formed.

“Studying in D.C. this semester is helping me make important and meaningful connections that I otherwise would likely have not made.”

“Being a veteran at The Citadel gives me the opportunity to share my experiences from my time in the military with my fellow cadets.”

Veteran student Dimitri Fragopoulos expects to graduate in May 2022 with a degree in Intelligence and Security Studies.

Cadet Ashley Ruiz is from Taylor, Michigan. She is a double major in both Intelligence and Security Studies and Political Science.

“Mr. Brown graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.”

“This year’s participants and finalists are a testament to what can happen when students are encouraged to apply their ingenuity towards preventing targeted violence in their communities.”