Capture the Flag
Our signature competition. Students team up to solve security challenges across categories like web exploitation, cryptography, and forensics. Beginner friendly, competitive at the top.
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The next CTF is being planned!
The next WiCyS Kean CTF is currently being planned. It will be a beginner-friendly, jeopardy-style competition open to all Kean students, with challenges across web, crypto, forensics, and more. Check back for dates and registration.
When?
Spring 2027 semester
The exact date will be announced soon.
Goals
- 1.Welcome first-time players with easy entry-level challenges
- 2.Run a full jeopardy board across six categories
- 3.Provide prizes for top teams and raffle giveaways for attendees
How to participate
- Join the chapter Discord to get announcements first
- Watch for the registration link once the date is announced
- Form a team of up to four students, or register solo and we will match you
Previous CTF
Kean University Capture the Flag, March 2026
On March 20, 2026, Kean University hosted a virtual Capture the Flag competition designed to sharpen students' cybersecurity skills. The event was free, beginner-friendly, and open to students from any institution, with no prior experience required.
- Free and beginner-friendly, open to students from any institution
- Teams of three competing for prizes
- Sponsored by
- Guest speaker Kimberly Opara, Kean alum,
Cloud Engineer - Guest speaker Christina Morillo, Senior Director of IT,
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