CyberCompEx.org: Increasing Communications and Fostering Connections between Cybersecurity Enthusiasts through Social Networking Maurice Uenuma Center for Internet Security CyberCompEx.org: Increasing Communications and Fostering Connections between Cybersecurity Enthusiasts through Social Networking With the gap in highly skilled cybersecurity professionals in our nation s workforce today, there is not only the need to find and train talented individuals into the field, but also to increase communication between talent, competitions, educational groups, and employers. In an effort to increase dialogue among all levels of the cybersecurity field, U.S. Cyber Challenge and Monster Government Solutions recently collaborated to launch the online community CyberCompEx.org a social networking portal geared specifically toward cybersecurity enthusiasts. CyberCompEx is a virtual community built to provide an avenue for those in the cybersecurity field, as well as those simply interested in cybersecurity, to network with others possessing similar interests and skills and also with potential employers. Within the portal, community members are able to create a profile, converse with other individuals through the use of forums and messaging and be notified of events. To learn more about CyberCompEx and become a member of the community, visit www.CyberCompEx.org.