WeTeach_CS Summit 2025

Step into the cybersphere with Frank Hall—better known as The Cyber Viking—for an exciting dive into the world of cybersecurity competitions. In this session, we’ll explore a variety of cyber competitions that span both defensive and offensive skillsets, from CyberPatriot to collegiate-style red team/blue team challenges. Then we’ll break down how to build your own Capture the Flag (CTF) platform—a versatile tool for classroom learning, competition prep, or as an interactive way to assess students’ mastery of cybersecurity topics like OSINT, cryptography, steganography, and more. Whether you teach cybersecurity or computer science, you’ll leave with practical strategies to sharpen students’ critical thinking skills—and have a little fun while doing it.