Do you have what it takes to become

DC’s City-Wide Cyber Warrior?

This isn’t a classroom exercise. This is a city-wide competition where only the sharpest minds, fastest thinkers, and most strategic defenders will earn the title of DC Cyber Warrior.

Every round counts. Every decision matters. The digital battlefield awaits.

The Challenge

Washington, DC’s 11th and 12th graders go head-to-head in Operation Hawkeye and other cybersecurity games — high-stakes cybersecurity simulations developed by JASON Learning and CyberSphere Gaming.

Solve real challenges. Outsmart your opponents. Defend your ward. The best rise to the top.

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DC Wards

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Rounds of Battle

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Warriors Crowned

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Round1: Ward Elimination - Virtual Combat

April 16-17: Log in. Lock in. Take down your competition. Students compete virtually against peers within their own ward, playing Operation Hawkeye and solving live cybersecurity challenges in real time. Only the top performer from each ward earns the title of Ward Champion — and a coveted spot in the Final.

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Round 2: The Grand Finale

April 23: Happening live at Data Center World in Washington, DC: A final live round of a CyberSphere Gaming game. One stage. Three places. The highest-scoring warriors claim First, Second, and Third place in front of an audience of industry professionals.

Important Information

April 16, 2026
  • 10:00 AM: Ward 1
  • 11:00 AM: Ward 2
  • 12:00 PM: Ward 3
  • 1:00 PM: Ward 4
April 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM: Ward 5
  • 11:00 AM: Ward 6
  • 12:00 PM: Ward 7
  • 1:00 PM: Ward 8
  • Students may only compete in the ward in which they reside.
  • The CyberWarrior Challenge is open to students in 11th or 12th grade.
  • Students must register to participate in the event.
    • After the student registers, parents/guardians will receive permission forms and student release forms to submit.
    • Students may only participate if their parent/guardian have submitted the forms to JASON Learning before the Ward Competition.

The Prizes

Multiple opportunities to be crowned the CyberWarrior Champion!

First Place CyberWarrior Champion

The ultimate prize package awaits DC’s top CyberWarrior. Details are dipping soon, trust us, you want this.

Second Place CyberWarrior Champion

An exclusive prize package for DC’s silver-tier defender. More details coming soon.

Ward-Wide CyberWarrior Champion

Every Ward Champion receives a prize, VIP Show floor access, and the change to compete on the big state at Data Center World.

Student Registration Form

Interested in becoming a DC CyberWarrior Champion? Register below!

About the Partnership

JASON Learning and CyberSphere Gaming have partnered to bring immersive, game-based cybersecurity education to students nationwide. Through interactive Cyber EduGames and competitive challenges, learners gain real-world skills in ethical hacking, digital defense, and problem-solving. This collaboration bridges STEM learning and future careers, inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.