Students Fight Simulated Cybersecurity Attacks in Capture the Flag Cyber Competition

By Christa Yates, Staff Writer

Cyberbit, a cybersecurity management platform that helps attract, train, and retain cybersecurity experts, partnered with the Central Florida Tech Grove to host the Summer Annihilation Capture the Flag Cyber Competition from September 19th to September 20th, 2024.

This two-day event saw almost 100 attendees from the University of Central Florida, Full Sail University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida. Attendees were able to tune in virtually or in-person between 0800 and 1700 both days of the event, competing individually or in teams.

At the end of the contest, officials recognized the top competitors. The winner of the $300 prize for the beginner bracket prize was Sanaan Wani. Jack Trigg received $400 for winning the intermediate bracket, and John Wansboro took the $500 prize for his performance in the advanced bracket. Waseem Albaba also received an honorable mention prize of a $100.