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Computer Security Awareness Poster & Video Contest 2009Help build awareness of computer security problems and what to do about them. Win cash, gain experience, and earn recognition with one short video or poster! The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, in cooperation with the ResearchChannel, is conducting its third annual contest in search of posters and short computer security awareness videos developed by college students, for college students. The contest is sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and CyberWATCH. Winners will receive cash prizes. The posters and videos will be featured on the Security Task Force website and may be used in campus security awareness campaigns. Winners will be announced: August 2009 Entry RequirementsPosters and videos must explain computer security problems and specific actions college and university students can take to safeguard their computers or personal information. Two categories of videos are being sought: videos of two minutes or less for use in training or instruction, and 30-second public service announcements (PSAs). Posters may be submitted separately or combined with a video for a “combined entry” (poster and video to be used in a security awareness campaign). Entry guidelines include:
While entrants in the Security Awareness Video Contest retain ownership of their submissions, by participating in the Contest entrants also grant to the contest organizers (EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, the National Cyber Security Alliance, the ResearchChannel, and CyberWATCH) and educational institutions an irrevocable license to copy, edit, distribute, display, and make such other non-commercial uses as they wish in their discretion and in any format or medium. Without limiting the foregoing, video submissions and posters also may be re-filed or reproduced for quality reasons. PLEASE NOTE: Video contest entries for public service announcements must be 30 seconds. The maximum video length for all other videos is two minutes. Suggested TopicsIdeas for topics include, but are not limited, to:
Judging CriteriaWinning entries will be selected based on:
PLEASE NOTE: The Security Task Force reserves the right to reject any posters or videos that contain content that do not meet the entry requirements or judging criteria or are deemed inappropriate for the purposes of this contest. PrizesCash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each of the four categories (posters, training videos, 30-second public service announcements, and combined poster and video entry).
PLEASE NOTE: Winners will be required to complete tax identification forms and are advised that the cash award will be reported as earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). How to Submit Your EntryHow to Submit Your Video and/or PosterTo enter the contest, you will need to complete the online entry submission form. (Please note: The submission link will direct you to a separate website, hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.) Remember to submit a signed copy of the Program Release and Clearance Authorization form to be considered. You may e-mail the signed form to security-video@educause.edu or send via fax to 202-872-4318 (Attention: Rodney Petersen, EDUCAUSE). For poster submissions, artists must convert their artwork to an electronic format (.jpg or .pdf). The digital resolution of each entry must be sufficient to be printed at a maximum of 24 inches by 36 inches without print scaling (minimum of 300 dpi). Maximum file size for submission is 10MB. Finally, please make sure that your video entry conforms to ResearchChannel's Technical Specifications for Broadcast. For questions about the production guidelines, please e-mail securityvideo@researchchannel.org. Help Us Promote This ContestWhat You Can Do at Your SchoolTo further our promotional efforts, we’re asking our colleagues to assist us at a local level. By following the attached “how-to” files and using the contents in this packet, you can encourage students and professors to participate in the 2009 contest.
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Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Security Task Force staff at 202-872-4200 or send e-mail to security-video@educause.edu. |
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