AFCEA/USNI WEST 2026

Capture the Flag Challenge

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Hack The Box to deliver a live Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenge for attendees of AFCEA West.

This hands-on event will give participants the opportunity to test real-world cyber skills in a competitive, immersive environment used by leading security professionals worldwide. Designed for learners and practitioners alike, the CTF will feature realistic scenarios across offensive and defensive security domains—challenging players to think critically, collaborate, and solve complex technical problems under pressure.

Whether you’re sharpening existing skills or exploring the next step in your cyber career, this UMGC and Hack The Box collaboration highlights the power of experiential learning and industry-aligned training. Stop by the UMGC booth #645 or Hack the Box booth #4524 to get access to the challenge.