JROTC

CyberPatriots

National Youth Cyber Education Program CyberPatriots

CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created to motivate students towards careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The national youth cyber defense competition is a tournament structured event. Teams of 2-5 students are scored on how well they identify and secure known vulnerabilities on virtual machine images of operating systems. The competition is not only fun and exciting, it also creates a career path for today’s Virginia military academy students, fostering continued education from high school through college and into the beginning of their careers.

The CyberPatriots Team is a JROTC sponsored cybersecurity team which competes for top placement in state, regional and national events. Competition puts students in the position of IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company.

CyberPatriot at FishburnePreparing Cadets for Digital Defense

Cybersecurity is no longer a niche interest. It is a critical skill set shaping modern careers in the military, technology, and beyond. Through CyberPatriot, Fishburne Cadets gain hands-on experience securing systems, thinking analytically under pressure, and working as a team to solve real-world challenges. Guided by experienced mentors, Cadets develop confidence, technical fluency, and a strong foundation for future study and service.

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  • Expert Guidance

    Teams work alongside mentors with real experience in technology, defense, and military service.

  • Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

    High-performing teams gain national recognition, scholarship opportunities, and exposure that strengthens college and career pathways.

  • Practical Experience

    Cadets build hands-on skills in securing systems, applying security protocols, and identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Core Program Highlights

  • National Youth Cyber Defense Competition: The largest cyber contest for middle and high school students
  • STEM Career Exploration: Pathways into cybersecurity, engineering, and technology fields
  • Team-Based Challenges: Students work as a unit to identify vulnerabilities, patch systems, and secure networks
225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
admissions@fishburne.org

Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.