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WIU Cybersecurity Center to Host Capture the Flag Competition for Students

October 29, 2025

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MACOMB, IL - -The Western Illinois University Cybersecurity Center (WIU-CC) will host a Capture the Flag competition at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in Stipes Hall 309. This event offers WIU graduate and undergraduate students a unique opportunity to demonstrate their cybersecurity knowledge.

Participants will use computer forensic tools to analyze a provided disk image in a hands-on, real-world scenario, retrieving and analyzing critical evidence to showcase their skills.

Additional information — including registration details, preparation resources, and participant requirements — is available on the WIU Cybersecurity Center website at wiu.edu/cybersecuritycenter/competition/.

The competition highlights WIU's dedication to advancing cybersecurity education and providing students with experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for careers in the field.

For more information on WIU's Cybersecurity program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/computer_science/cyber.php.

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