Tribe Cyber
Your gateway to cybersecurity at William & Mary!
Sponsored by the Department of Computer Science and the W&M Cybersecurity Center, Tribe Cyber fosters interest in cybersecurity through the following initiatives:
Cyber Competition Calendar
| Date | Competition | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 28–29, 2026 | CyberForge 2026 | Register here. Hands-on challenges, networking, lodging details included |
| February 20–21, 2026 | Cyber Fusion | Virginia Cyber Cup Competition |
| December 8–12, 2025 | ACSAC 2025 + Tracerfire | Student travel grants to top-tier security conference in Hawaiʻi — Apply by Sept 26 |
| October 14, 2025 | ISACA x NCL $5,000 Scholarship | Apply here – Open to NCL players pursuing cybersecurity degrees |
| Sept 27–28, 2025 | TribeCTF 2025 | CTF at W&M — Win up to $2,500! |
| Sept 26, 2025 | Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair | 9 AM–1 PM PT (12–4 PM ET). Must register with a “.edu” email from a CAE-designated school. Hosted by NCyTE & CAE-C. |
| Sept 22–25, 2025 | Holmes CTF 2025 (Blue Team) | Free 4-day CTF with challenges in Threat Intel, SOC ops, DFIR, malware reversing |
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| May 23–27, 2025 | Global Cyber Skills Benchmark 2025 | Business cybersecurity team competition hosted by Hack The Box |
| April 25–27, 2025 | National Cyber League Team Game | Team-based cyber competition |
| April 11–13, 2025 | National Cyber League Individual Game | Individual competition focused on cybersecurity skills |
| April 8, 2025 | Securing Your Future: Career Insights and Advice from Cybersecurity Professionals | Virtual panel with W&M alumni discussing cyber careers |
| March 22–23, 2025 | CyberForge 2025 | Cybersecurity skills competition |
| Pending | Virginia Tech Summit CTF | Capture the Flag event hosted by Virginia Tech |
Upcoming Events
National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair
🗓️Date: September 26, 2025 | Time: 12–4 PM ET
Hosted by NCyTE and CAE-C, this free virtual fair connects students with cybersecurity employers nationwide. Must register with a ".edu" email from a CAE-designated institution.
Register NowTribeCTF 2025 – Win Big at W&M's Annual CyberSecurity Challenge!
🗓️ September 27–28, 2025
📍 ISC 1221, William & Mary
TribeCTF 2025 is William & Mary’s flagship cybersecurity competition. Hosted by the CyberSecurity Center and co-located with &hacks XI, this event invites students of all levels to test their skills in: Reverse Engineering, Coding, Forensics, Cryptography, and more!
Prizes: $2,500 (1st), $1,000 (2nd), $500 (3rd)
Compete solo or in teams of up to 4. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned CTFer, all are welcome!
ACSAC 2025 – Student Conferenceship Awards + Tracerfire Workshop
🗓️ December 8–12, 2025
📍 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
ACSAC 2025 (Annual Computer Security Applications Conference) is accepting applications for student conferenceships. Selected students will receive complimentary registration and a travel stipend to attend this prestigious cybersecurity research conference in Honolulu.
Deadline: September 26, 2025
Notification Begins: October 17, 2025
Bonus: Conferenceship recipients are invited to participate in Tracerfire — a two-day hands-on incident response workshop covering reverse engineering, forensics, network analysis, and more.
CyberForge 2026 – Forge Your Future in Cybersecurity
🗓️ March 28–29, 2026
📍 Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
CyberForge 2026 brings together students, professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts for two high-energy days of Capture the Flag challenges, expert talks, and community networking. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your cyber journey, this event is built to forge both skills and connections.
Registration Fees:
Students: $10 before Sept 14, $15 after.
General: $30 before Sept 14, $40 after.
Why Attend:
Lodging: Discounted rates at the Holiday Inn Newport News–Hampton (2 Queens or 1 King): $110/night + taxes. Available for stays from March 26–30, 2026. Booking link included with registration. Free cancellation until day before check-in.
⚡ Early Bird Registration is now live. Lock in your spot by September 14 to secure the lowest price.
Recent Events
The countdown has begun. Global Cyber Skills Benchmark 2025 kicks off May 23–27, bringing together business cybersecurity teams from around the world for a high-stakes, hands-on competition. Designed for modern security teams, this five-day experience is more than just a CTF, it’s a chance to:
- Solve 40+ real-world challenges across offensive and defensive domains
- Benchmark technical skills against global industry peers
- Earn CPEs, certificates, and a shot at over $50,000 in prizes
- Strengthen team collaboration in a gamified training environment
Registration is free and open to enterprise teams ready to challenge themselves and prove their skills on a global stage!
Time is running out. Will your team be on the leaderboard?🏆 William & Mary TribeCyber wins CyberForge 2025 Capture the Flag (CTF) Competition 🏆
TribeCyber took first place among 40+ teams at CyberForge 2025, a two-day intercollegiate CTF hosted by Christopher Newport University. Sponsored by Deloitte, the challenge tested technical prowess in real-world cyber scenarios. W&M’s winning team included Lily Gloudemans, Nicolas Janis, Walker Knapp, and Zachary Boden.
📢 TribeCyber Has Spoken: 2nd in the Nation, 1st in the East (NCL Spring 2025) 📢
TribeCyber’s Red Team ranked 2nd nationwide and 1st in the East in the Spring 2025 National Cyber League (NCL). Competing against 10,000 participants from 500+ colleges, the team demonstrated unmatched skill, teamwork, and preparation — a major milestone for W&M’s cybersecurity program.
Cybersecurity Event – April 8, 2025
Topic: Protecting Privacy in a Hyperconnected World
Speaker: Dr. Jane Doe, CISA
Time & Place: April 8th, 4:00–5:30 PM at ISC3, Room 1221
Description: A panel discussion exploring the latest in cybersecurity policy, career paths, and digital ethics. All students welcome.