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 2025 Prize Pool 💰💰:

Winner takes $2,500
Runner-up gets $1,000
Third place receives $500!!

$ When and Where?

> TribeCTF 2025 will take place September 27-28 as an in-person event at William & Mary in ISC 1221, co-located with &hacks XI (WM’s 11th annual hackathon)!

$ Who Can Participate?

> TribeCTF is open to all students (K-12, Undergraduate, and Graduate levels) from curious beginners to experienced hackers. No prior experience is required – just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn! All you need is a valid student ID and email address (.edu). You can participate individually or form teams of up to 4 students!

$ How Do I Register?

> Ready to join the challenge? Head over to our registration page to sign up for TribeCTF 2025! Registration is free and open to all eligible students.

$ 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.

From Left-to-Right (names in order with the picture above):

Pankaj Niroula, Lily Gloudemans - Students
Prof. Yue Xiao, Prof. Stephen Herwig & Prof. Adwait Nadkarni - Faculty and Co-Chairs
Nicolas Janis & Aashutosh Poudel - Students

> We’re looking for sponsors. Get in touch with WM CyberSecurity Center if you want to amp up the fun with your presence and support.