CCN × MetLife Summer Cyber Invitational
Live Fire Cyber Competition | June 2, 2026
The Carolina Cyber Network, in collaboration with MetLife, is launching a selective cybersecurity competition designed to connect emerging talent with real-world cyber operations.
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: MetLife Global Technology Campus, Cary, NC
This Invitational will bring together 45 selected participants from across Carolina Cyber Network member institutions.
Participants will:
- Compete in a live cyberattack simulation powered by Cyberbit
- Connect directly with professionals across MetLife’s global cybersecurity organization
- Participate in an overview of MetLife’s early career program
- Engage in structured networking across multiple cyber disciplines
This is more than training. It is a direct interface with a global cybersecurity operation, where participants demonstrate capability in a real-world environment.
How to Participate
Students should first connect with their instructor to confirm readiness.
With instructor support, applications can be submitted here: carolinacybernetwork.net/student-events-metlife/
- Applications Open: Extended through May 15
- Selections Announced: May 18
- Participants: 45 selected (nomination-based)
