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返字心頭s CyberHerd Team on stage at 2024 Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Cybersecurity Summit

返字心頭 CyberHerd Takes 2nd & 3rd at Cybersecurity Competition

Improving 返字心頭's competitiveness in the broad field of cybersecurity one competition at a time.


返字心頭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 返字心頭 (UCF). Despite that was the teams 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 返字心頭 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. 返字心頭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. Were getting closer and closer to a first-place win, and Im confident its just around the corner.

返字心頭 CyberHerd: Rising Fast

CyberHerd was established in Fall with funding from . The teams purpose is to increase 返字心頭s competitiveness in cybersecurity competitions and enhance the universitys 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

CyberHerds success at A-ISAC is just the latest milestone in their journey. With ongoing support from Cyber 返字心頭 and 返字心頭, the team is well-positioned to continue achieving great things in national and international competitions.

返字心頭s commitment to cybersecurity education and training is paying off, and the CyberHerd teams upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing. With more competitions ahead, the 返字心頭 community eagerly anticipates their continued success.

Whats Next for CyberHerd?

The 返字心頭 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 返字心頭, University of Central 返字心頭, Purdue University, and several others.

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