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Competitive team

Represent GSU in cybersecurity competitions.

Train with other students, solve challenges, and compete in collegiate CTF and cybersecurity competitions.
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The pathway

From first workshop to competing

Nobody starts on the team. Most members begin with no experience and move through these steps at their own pace.

  1. Learn

    Come to a workshop or work through the beginner resources. No experience is assumed.

    Getting started resources

  2. Practice

    Solve challenges at your own pace on CyLabs and Hack The Box.

    Practice platforms

  3. Participate

    Join club CTF sessions and internal practice, and solve alongside other members.

    Upcoming events

  4. Compete

    Enter external competitions with the university team.

    Current competitions

Competitions

Current and upcoming competitions

What the team is entering now, and what we are looking at next.
  • Registration open

    National Cyber League (NCL)

    Jeopardy-style CTF, individual and team games

    Date
    This semester
    Team size
    Individual game, then teams

    The club is forming an NCL team this semester. Fill in the interest form and an officer will follow up with next steps. Beginners are welcome.

    NCL interest form (opens in a new tab)
  • Gauging interest

    Collegiate CTFs

    Jeopardy-style CTF

    Date
    To be decided
    Team size
    Varies by event

    Weekend CTFs open to student teams. We are exploring which ones to enter together; tell us on Discord if you want in.

  • Gauging interest

    CPTC (Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition)

    Penetration testing

    Date
    To be decided
    Team size
    To be confirmed

    A penetration test of a fictional company, with a written report. Something the club is exploring for a future season.

  • Gauging interest

    CyberForce Competition

    Defense and infrastructure

    Date
    To be decided
    Team size
    To be confirmed

    Teams defend infrastructure against a red team. Something the club is exploring, not yet committed to.

  • Gauging interest

    NCAE Cyber Games

    Blue team defense, beginner friendly

    Date
    To be decided
    Team size
    To be confirmed

    A defense competition built for students new to cyber competitions: teams secure and keep services running while a red team attacks. Something the club is exploring, not yet committed to.

  • Gauging interest

    CCDC (Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition)

    Blue team defense

    Date
    To be decided
    Team size
    To be confirmed

    Teams keep business services running while under attack. Something the club is exploring, not yet committed to.

Join the team

Ready to compete?

Apply to the competitive team, or join the Discord to practice with other members first.
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