Competitions

The School of Cybersecurity actively supports student participation in local, regional, and national cybersecurity competitions. These events provide hands-on experience, teamwork opportunities, and real-world problem-solving scenarios that build the skills employers value. Whether you are new to cybersecurity or a seasoned competitor, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers resources, coaching, and collaborative student groups to help you prepare and succeed. Explore upcoming competitions, register to join a team, and get involved in the thriving cybersecurity community at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. 

Competitions Calendar

Start Date End Date Competition Details
March 28, 2026 March 29, 2026 CyberForge 2026  
May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

hen the nation’s ports come under cyber siege, every second counts. Attack the Harbor is a fully immersive, live‑fire cyber defense exercise where Blue Teams battle a realistic dual‑track APT campaign modeled on Volt Typhoon and APT34 tradecraft.
Hosted on the CYBER RANGES Cloud, this six‑hour operation unfolds over three precision‑engineered phases—with automated scenario transitions, dynamic threat injects, and real MITRE ATT&CK mappings that test your team’s detection, response, and coordination under pressure.

Each Blue Team—composed of 3–5 operators—must defend a shared military‑civilian port network as points degrade over time and delayed responses carry steep penalties. The only path to victory is speed, teamwork, and flawless situational awareness.

Led by: Anthony Perkins, Col. USAF (Ret.), Exercise Director and Host
Instructors: David Pearce and Brian Rogalski
Format: In‑person, at‑venue, with remote support available (teams of 3-5 people)

Attack the Harbor is more than a simulation—it’s an operational proving ground designed to sharpen real‑world cyber defense readiness against the most advanced adversaries in the world.

Cyber Atlas (CAE Cyber Competitions Atlas)

A comprehensive, interactive directory of cybersecurity competitions curated by the CAE (Centers of Academic Excellence) Community. Cyber Atlas lets students and educators explore, filter, and connect with cyber events — like CTFs, policy strategy contests, and live-defense competitions — based on location, education level, and other criteria.