New at the CyAD Summit this year is an integrated Capture the Flag (CTF) experience held during the Summit on June 24-25, 2026.This optional virtual information session is designed to help you prepare for the competition. We’ll cover key details including team formation, registration procedures, competition access, rules, and logistics, followed by an opportunity for live Q&A.
The session will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend.Participants are encouraged to explore a CTF practice environment (“gymnasium”) in advance if they wish to gain hands-on experience before the Summit.Note: This session is informational only. No competition challenges, flags, or scoring opportunities will be available during the Zoom session.
The Zoom link will be sent to
all registered CyAD attendees the week before the event. If you do not receive this email, please contact
[email protected] to request the Zoom link. To avoid issues, please add
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CyAD CTF Sessions:- Session 1: CyAD Summit CTF - Team Formation, CTFd Access, and Experiential Learning Kickoff | Wed., June 24, 2026 | 3:30-4:15 PM CDT
- Session 2: CyAD Summit CTF - Live Competition & Experiential Learning in Action, Additional Team Formation & CTFd Access | Thurs., June 25, 2026 | 2:45-3:30 PM CDT
- Closing Session: CyAD Summit CTF - Post-Competition and Experiential Learning Sharing Discussion and Announcement of Winners | Thurs., June 25, 2026 | 4:00-4:45 PM CDT
