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Frequently Asked Questions

SummitCTF is an annual Capture the Flag (CTF) competition hosted by the Cybersecurity Club at Virginia Tech (CyberVT). The next competition will have two events, one virtual and one in person.
The virtual event will be a standard jeopardy style CTF, with some unique more realistic challenges. The in person event will be a attack defense event with competitors fighting each other for control.
The virtual competition will officially start on 4/12/2025 and last 24 hours.
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Summit CTF begins 4/12/2025 at 2:00:00 PM and lasts for 24 hours.

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Virtual.

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Prizes will be released closer to start date. Expect vouchers, courses, merch, and more.

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No eligibility requirements.

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The in person competition will take place April 13th.

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The in person portion of the competition will be hosted on the Virginia Tech Campus, exact location will be shared at a later time.

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Prizes will be released closer to start date. Expect vouchers, courses, merch, and more.

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Current student at an academic university.

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CyberVT encourages all academic institutions to attend in-person. Lodging is not provided by CyberVT and students are encouraged to reach out to your club or school leadership for funding.

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Teams will be limited to five people. However, multiple teams from the same university can compete.

Registration

Register for Summit 2025
Discord Server

Join us on Discord
Official Schedule

April 12th, 2025 (In-person & Virtual)
TimeActivityDetails
7-8 AMReception/BreakfastBagels and coffee are provided to in-person attendees
8-8:30 AMWelcome / Format Overview
8:35-10:00 AMSponsor TalksHear from our amazing sponsors!
10:00 AM-5:00 PMJeopardy Style CTF (Virtual Option Available)In Person Rooms Open
5:00 PM-7:30 AMJeopardy Style CTF (Virtual Option Available)In Person Rooms Closed
April 13th, 2025 (In-person)
TimeActivityDetails
7:30 AM-10:00 AM Jeopardy Style CTF (Virtual Option Available)In Person Rooms Open
7:30am-8:00amReception/BreakfastBagels, coffee, and donuts provided. Breakfast at hotel recommended, if possible
8:30am-9:00amSponsor TalksHear from our amazing sponsors!
10:00AM-11:30AMPrize Ceremony/WalkthroughsGet cool prizes and hear about that challenge you got stuck on (and lunch)
11:30am-12:00pmCastle Competition ExplanationBrief on the Purple Team competition (in person only)
12:00pm-4:30pmCastle CompetitionPurple Team competition (in person only)
4:30pm-5:00pmCastle Competition Award CeremonyCool prizes (in person only)
5pm-onJoin us for dinner in Blacksburg
Sponsors

Northrop Grumman

Platinum level sponsor. Northrop Grumman is an American global aerospace and defense technology company. They provide various cybersecurity services to the government.

Triple Point Security

Platinum level sponsor. Triple Point Security is a cybersecurity company based in Leesburg, VA. They provide a variety of services to help clients protect their data and systems from cyber threats.

HII

Silver level sponsor. HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider, and recognized worldwide as America's largest shipbuilder.

Antean Technology

Silver level sponsor. Antean Technology provides simplistically scaled cyber compliance, IT services, and program management solutions with quality, agility, and transparency.

VTCC Cyber Team Sponsors

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