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
> For 2024, the winning team bagged a whopping $5K, the runner-up team took $3K and the second runner-up got $1K. Stick around and check again for 2025 prize deets 💰💰 !!
$ When and Where?
> We’re figuring this out. Stay tuned. You’ll be the first to know– from you know where!
$ Who Can Participate?
> TribeCTF is open to all students, 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
). All are welcome - K-12 to Graduate level!
$ 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):
- Prof. Adwait Nadkarni & Prof. Stephen Herwig - Co-Chairs
- Amit Seal Ami, Aashutosh Poudel, Pankaj Niroula - PhD Students
- Nicolas Janis & Lily Gloudemans - Undergraduate Students
$ Our Sponsor
> 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.