IUP is offering two Capture the Flag events in fall 2026. These events are sponsored by federally funded programs through the IUP Institute for Cyber Security. Compete against your peers for a chance to win great prizes!
See the details below, and contact us at cybersecurity-info@iup.edu with any questions.
Competition Details
High School Capture the Flag
- Sponsor: PA Cyber Workforce Alliance (PCWA)
- Competition Start: 8:00 a.m. on October 30, 2026
- Competition End: 11:30 p.m. on October 31, 2026
- Location: Virtual
- Prizes: Each member of the top three teams will receive the following:
- First Place: $75 Amazon gift card
- Second Place: $50 Amazon gift card
- Third Place: $25 Amazon gift card
- Eligibility: Competitors must be enrolled in a US-based high school.
- Team Size: Teams are limited to four participants. Students may also compete alone, or they can submit this form for assistance in finding teammates.
Visit the event website to register, request the competition password, and learn more.
Community College Capture the Flag
- Sponsor: PA Community College Consortium Cooperative Agreement (PC4A)
- Competition Start: 8:00 a.m. on November 13, 2026
- Competition End: 11:30 p.m. on November 14, 2026
- Location: In-person or Virtual
- Prizes: Each member of the top three teams will receive a free certification exam voucher up to $180 and the following prizes:
- First Place: $100 Amazon gift card
- Second Place: $75 Amazon gift card
- Third Place: $50 Amazon gift card
- Eligibility: Competitors must be enrolled at a PC4A partner school.
- Team Size: Teams are limited to five participants. Students may also compete alone, or they can submit this form for assistance in finding teammates.
Visit the event website to register, request the competition password, and learn more.