CyberShield
Capture the Flag
| April 12th, 2025 | |
| 10 AM - 4:30 PM | |
| Griffin Hall, NKU |
What is CyberShield?
CyberShield is an exciting Capture the Flag competition designed for high schoolers to hone their technical skills in a hands-on cybersecurity environment.
Participants will dive into a series of challenging tasks, including Linux commands, binary disassembly, cryptology, packet capture analysis, and more. The event will take place on April 12th from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at the Griffin Hall Digitorium.
Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to level up your skills, CyberShield offers a unique, immersive experience with expert guidance and the chance to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your technical expertise!
Agenda |
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| Saturday, April 12th | |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Arrive |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Introductions and Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 - 12:30 | Event Start / Flag Drops |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch |
| 01:30 - 04:00 | Event Continues |
| 04:00 - 04:30 | Results and Awards |
FAQ
How much does it cost?
CyberShield is FREE for all students.
Who is this for?
This competition is intended for high schoolers to get hands-on experience with cybersecurity.
All experience levels are welcome.
What is a Capture the Flag competition?
For each challenge in a Capture the Flag competition, your goal is to obtain the "flag", which proves you understood the topic being challenged.
Check out the practice for some examples.
What will I learn about?
- Python Scripting
- Binary Decompilation
- Packet Capture Analysis
- Cryptology
- Open-source intelligence
- Steganography
- And more!
Is it hard?
There are a variety of challenges at different levels of difficulty.
Some are easy. Some are pretty difficult.
However, it's not bad if you struggle with the challenges!
Our goal is to help you identify interesting topics you may want to learn more about.
Will there be food?
Yes! Lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the sign-up form.
How big are teams?
Teams can have up to 4 members.
Teams will be created on the day of the event.
If you are looking for a team, please indicate this on the sign-up form.
Where should I park?
Students may be dropped off in the circle by Griffin Hall.
You may also park in the Kenton Drive Garage for free!
What is the full address for Griffin Hall?
30 Kenton Drive
Griffin Hall
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Find us on Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze.
Do I need to bring my laptop?
You do not need to bring anything, but you are welcome to bring your own machine according to the BYOD Policy.
Laptops with Kali VMs will be provided for the competition.
Who made this event?
This event was created by NKU's student-led cybersecurity team NKCyber, with generous support from NKU's Center for Information Security.
How old is CyberShield?
This is the 3rd annual CyberShield competition!
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Contact Information
Please feel free to reach out to the club at [email protected].