Capture the Flag (CTF)
BSides South Florida 2026
🚩 Ready to Capture the Flag?
CyberMINDS Research Institute is thrilled to facilitate the Capture The Flag (CTF) competition at this year’s BSides South Florida!
Join us for a full day of intense hacking challenges, skill-building, and networking with the brightest minds in the South Florida cyber community. Whether you’re a student looking to test your limits or a seasoned professional ready to compete, this is your chance to shine on the leaderboard!
#ForTheStudents – This CTF is especially built for students, but everyone is welcome!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2026
- Location: Marriott Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 - Time: Full-day event running alongside the main BSides South Florida conference
What to Expect
- Competitive challenges across multiple categories (web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, binary exploitation, and more)
- Hands-on skill-building in a supportive, community-driven environment
- Real-time leaderboard and bragging rights
- Excellent networking with local cybersecurity students, researchers, executives, and professionals
Who Should Participate?
- Students (high school, college, university)
- Cybersecurity clubs and student organizations
- Anyone passionate about hands-on security challenges
How to Join
- Register for BSides South Florida
Register Now via Whova - Confirm your CTF participation during the registration process
- For direct questions or additional CTF details, reach out to CyberMINDS Research Institute
Pro tip: Tag your classmates, professors, deans, or cybersecurity club in the comments when sharing this page!
Stay Updated
Follow us on social media and use the hashtags:
#BSidesSouthFlorida #CTF #CyberMINDS #CaptureTheFlag #SouthFloridaCyber
More details on rules, scoring, and prizes will be posted here as they become available. Check back often!
BSides South Florida is a community-driven unconference bringing together students, researchers, and industry veterans.
Learn more about the full conference at bsidessouthflorida.org