Welcome to the First Annual Maryland Capture the Flag (CTF)!
We’re excited to invite Maryland high school and higher education students to participate in the first annual Maryland Capture the Flag (CTF)—a virtual cybersecurity competition hosted by UMBC on March 28, 2026 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.
The Maryland CTF is a team-based competition, with teams consisting of 2–6 students. Schools are encouraged to register multiple teams, giving more students the opportunity to compete and represent their institution.
Designed for all experience levels, the competition will feature hands-on cybersecurity challenges across areas such as cryptography, web security, reverse engineering, forensics, and more. Whether your team is new to CTFs or has prior competition experience, this event offers a valuable opportunity to build technical skills, collaborate with peers, and engage with Maryland’s growing cybersecurity community.
The competition will be fully virtual, allowing teams to participate from anywhere. Additional details—including rules, schedule, scoring, and platform access—will be shared with registered teams closer to the event date.
Ready to Compete?
👉 Register your team here: https://tinyurl.com/47jn85vw
We look forward to seeing you compete on March 28, 2026!
