Capture The Flame

April 12, 2025

ABOUT

Get ready for the first-ever citywide Capture The Flag (CTF) competition happening April 12, 2025 at UIC! Open to students across the city, this in-person event is designed to challenge and inspire cybersecurity enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Participants can compete in beginner and advanced tracks, enjoy food and refreshments, and take advantage of professional growth opportunities through workshops, a networking fair, and an insightful keynote from a top cybersecurity expert.

SCHEDULE

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Check-in & Breakfast

Location: Academic Residential Complex (ARC) - Main Lobby

Take this time to find your team and grab a bite!

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome & Keynote Speech

Location: ARC 137

Join us to get more information about the competition! We will have a special keynote speaker to give you some words of encouragement!

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CTF Kickoff & Linux Setup

Location: ARC 241

This 1st workshop will provide an overview of CTF logistics, introduce the team, and walk participants through what to expect throughout the day. It will also be a chance to complete the setup of your Linux environment for the competition.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM CTF Strategy & Tools Deep Dive with Discover

Location: ARC 241 and 242

Workshop 2 will teach participants of the resources and tools they can use for the competition (treat this as a study guide before the exam!)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch

Location: ARC - Main Lobby

Eat Eat Eat!

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CTF Competition

Location: ARC 137

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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CTF & Destress

Location: ARC 240

Need a break from the CTF? Take some time to destress and recharge — we’ve got space for that.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CTF & Destress & Resume Review

Location: ARC Glass Area

Resume help? Absolutely. Come get it reviewed and improved — and if you need to recharge, our destress zones are still open too.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner

Location: ARC - Main Lobby

Enjoy some Italian food catered by Pompei Restaurant!

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Last Hour of CTF

Location: ARC 137

The final hour! The leaderboard will be frozen during the last hour. This is your chance to lock in your final points while judges prepare to pick winners.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Networking Fair

Location: ARC - Main Lobby

Connect with industry professionals and fellow students. Make the most of this opportunity to network and learn about career paths.

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Closing & Prizes

Location: ARC 137

Join us at the Closing Ceremony to announce the winners of the competition and learn about our board team to do this for the next academic year!

FAQ

What is a Capture the Flag?
A competition where you get to work in a team and solve many different kinds of cyber security challenges!
What if I don't have experience?
You don't need experience! We have a Beginner Track for those with no prior experience.
Why would I do a Capture the Flag?
Capture the Flag competitions are a great opportunity to showcase your cyber security capabilities and pick up some new tricks from other participants!
Do I have to go to UIC to participate?
No! The competition is available to any Chicagoland Universities!
Who is hosting the event?
UIC's WiCyS and LOGICA organizations.
What are the resources that we will need?
We will be providing a cyber pack that contains any sites required to compete.

Sponsors

Partners

Meet the Team

Special Thanks To Our

VOLUNTEERS

Agne
Agne Butvilas
Zebra
Angel
Angel Naranjo
Discover
Anthony
Anthony Sorto
Discover
Daniel
Daniel Beben
Discover
Derick
Derick Johnson
Depaul Student
Ethan
Ethan Ordentlich
Professor
Giri
Girithar Anthay Suthakaran
Motorola
J
J Benitez
Caci
jacob
Jacob Sandum
iManage
Jaskaran
Jaskaran Singh
Discover
Nathan
Nathan Van Vliet
iManage
Ronak
Ronak Trived
Discover
Sarvesh
Sarvesh Joshi
iManage
Uljana
Uljana Sejko
Cisco
Xiaowang
Xiaoguang Wang
Professor

EXPERIENCE PLUS

Appalachian
Aggie B
aukovien
Anar E
Angel Garcia J
appalachian
Appalachian
appalachian
Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri
harshit
Harshit
husnain
Husnain
Oak
Oak Atsume
matthew
Matthew Witkowski
nefeli
Nefeli G