About
$ What is TribeCTF?
> TribeCTF is William & Mary’s annual Capture The Flag cybersecurity competition. It’s designed to challenge, inspire, and educate participants in various aspects of information security.
$ Our Mission
> Our goal is to foster cybersecurity skills, promote ethical hacking, and build a community of security enthusiasts at William & Mary and beyond.
$ Prizes
> TribeCTF 2026 Prize Pool 💰💰:
- Winner takes $2,500
- Runner-up gets $1,000
- Third place receives $500!!
$ When and Where?
> TribeCTF 2026 will take place October 3-4 as an in-person event at William & Mary in ISC 4 (CDSP Building). The competition runs a day and a half, from Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
$ Who Can Participate?
> TribeCTF is open to currently enrolled college students (Undergraduate and Graduate levels) who are 18 or older, from curious beginners to experienced hackers. No prior experience is required – just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn! You’ll need to register with a valid .edu email address and bring a student ID to the event. You can participate individually or form teams of up to 4 students!
$ How Do I Register?
> Registration for TribeCTF 2026 opens soon. Keep an eye on our registration page — participation is free. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted on the day, subject to space.
$ The Organizing Committee
> TribeCTF is brought to you by a dedicated team of cybersecurity enthusiasts from the CyberSecurity Center @ William & Mary, Tribe Cyber and collaborators from the Industry. Our organizing committee includes students, faculty, and industry professionals committed to creating an exciting and educational event.
> The full 2026 organizing committee will be announced soon — we’ve got more hands on deck this year!
$ Sponsor TribeCTF 2026
> We’re looking for sponsors to level up TribeCTF 2026! Sponsorship puts your organization in front of hundreds of driven students from across the region — the next generation of security engineers, analysts, and researchers — while directly funding prizes, food, and infrastructure for the event.
| Tier | Amount | What you get |
|---|---|---|
root | $3,000 | Naming rights on a challenge track, logo on site + merch + venue banner, speaking slot at the opening ceremony, on-site recruiting table, resume book |
sudo | $2,000 | Logo on site + merch, on-site recruiting table, resume book |
daemon | $1,000 | Logo on site + merch |
> Want to sponsor, or have something else in mind? Get in touch with the WM CyberSecurity Center — we’re happy to put together a package that fits.