Improving ±«Óătv's competitiveness in the broad field of cybersecurity one competition at a time.
±«Óătv’s CyberHerd was formed by the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The team achieved 2nd and 3rd place at the , held in New Orleans from September 17-19. Our team competed against a range of other universities including Tulane, Louisiana State University (LSU), and the University of Central Florida (UCF). Despite that was the team’s first time entering the competition, they proved their skills by securing top spots.
Real-World Challenges, Real-World Success
A-ISAC is an aviation-centric cybersecurity competition, challenging participants to solve real-world problems. The competition provided ±«Óătv students with valuable real-world experience, preparing them to handle the kind of cybersecurity threats they will face in their careers.
The competition included eight teams from six universities. ±«Óătv’s CyberHerd performed impressively, even leading the scoreboard at times, and coming close to surpassing the first-place winner.
“Our first team was ahead at times,” Assistant Professor Marbin Pazos Revilla shared. “We’re getting closer and closer to a first-place win, and I’m confident it’s just around the corner.”
±«Óătv CyberHerd: Rising Fast
CyberHerd was established in Fall with funding from . The team’s purpose is to increase ±«Óătv’s competitiveness in cybersecurity competitions and enhance the university’s visibility in the field.
Since its formation, CyberHerd has been on a winning streak. In 2024, they secured first place at the , and in 2023, they placed 5th out of 103 teams at the Department of .
Aiming for the Top
CyberHerd’s success at A-ISAC is just the latest milestone in their journey. With ongoing support from Cyber Florida and ±«Óătv, the team is well-positioned to continue achieving great things in national and international competitions.
±«Óătv’s commitment to cybersecurity education and training is paying off, and the CyberHerd team’s upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing. With more competitions ahead, the ±«Óătv community eagerly anticipates their continued success.
What’s Next for CyberHerd?
The ±«Óătv CyberHerd will be competing at the this Saturday 10/5. This competition is focused on financial sector cybersecurity and commonly brings the participation of The John Hopkins University, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Purdue University, and several others.
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