cyberhawks Archive

  • CyberHawks Win CCDC Midwest Wildcard Event

    CyberHawks Win CCDC Midwest Wildcard Event

    The ECE Department is proud to announce that our Illinois Tech CyberHawks won the CCDC Midwest Wildcard event on February 24. The CCDC Midwest Wildcard event is the last chance for teams from 9 states to qualify for the Erich J. Spengler Midwest Regional on March 15 and 16.

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  • Cyberhawks Place 2nd in Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier

    Cyberhawks Place 2nd in Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier

    The ECE Department is excited to announce that our Illinois Tech Cyberhawks team placed second in this year's Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, (CCDD) Qualifier Event, on Saturday, February 17. We are exceptionally proud of our team for their determination, time management, and skill throughout the day on Saturday.

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  • Illinois Tech CyberHawks Place 3rd at 2023 NCAE Cyber Games National Championship

    Illinois Tech CyberHawks Place 3rd at 2023 NCAE Cyber Games National Championship

    Illinois Tech CyberHawks was invited to participate at the 2023 NCAE (National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity) Cyber Games National Championship on Saturday, April 22 at the University of South Florida-Tampa.

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  • Illinois Tech CyberHawks Win Regional Championship

    Illinois Tech CyberHawks Win Regional Championship

    On Saturday, April 1, students from Illinois Institute of Technology’s cybersecurity student organization, CyberHawks, won the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE) Cyber Games Midwestern Regional 2. The CyberHawks faced off against nine teams from eight other universities and surpassed their previous top score at last year’s Midwestern Regional and National Championships.

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  • Illinois Tech CyberHawks Take 3rd Place at State Competition

    Illinois Tech CyberHawks Take 3rd Place at State Competition

    On Saturday, February 18, the ECE Illinois Tech CyberHawks placed 3rd at the Illinois State Qualifier of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). This year's team was made up of David Arnold (CPE PHD), John Ford (CPE 5th Year), Kat Stevens (ATHL 3rd Year), Elizabeth Aquino (CYBS 5th Year), Kreetha Sintawee (MSCYS), Nicholas Quigley (ATHL 3rd Year), Mohamed Trigui (CS 3rd Year), Joanna Findura (CPE 4th Year), Lucas Ferguson (CS 3rd Year), and Przemyslaw Warias(CYBS 4th Year).

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  • CyberHawks Capture the Flag Competition – Monday, October 3

    CyberHawks Capture the Flag Competition – Monday, October 3

    Are you ready to crack the code? Join an in-person Capture the Flag Competition sponsored by CyberHawks on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the Michael Paul Galvin Tower - 14th Floor Computer Labs (IT 14C5-1 and IT 14C7-1) for a chance to win $500 gift card for first place. Free for Illinois Tech students but advance registration required. Food and soft drinks will be provided.

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