Past Competitions
The School of Cybersecurity actively supports student participation in local, regional, and national cybersecurity competitions. These events provide hands-on experience, teamwork opportunities, and real-world problem-solving scenarios that build the skills employers value. Whether you are new to cybersecurity or a seasoned competitor, ODU offers resources, coaching, and collaborative student groups to help you prepare and succeed. Explore upcoming competitions, register to join a team, and get involved in the thriving cybersecurity community at Old Dominion University.
Cyber Atlas (CAE Cyber Competitions Atlas)
A comprehensive, interactive directory of cybersecurity competitions curated by the CAE (Centers of Academic Excellence) Community. Cyber Atlas lets students and educators explore, filter, and connect with cyber events — like CTFs, policy strategy contests, and live-defense competitions — based on location, education level, and other criteria.
| Start Date | End Date | Competition | Details |
| Fall 2025 | National Cyber League | Registration is open August 18 - October 10 and costs $45 to participate. Late registration is October 11 - 14 with a cost increase to $55. | |
| November 4, 2025 | November 6, 2025 | VICEROY Cyber Competition – Chapter 1: Shieldbearer | Virtual 3-hour block event. Register here. |
| December 8, 2025 | December 12, 2025 | ACSAC 2025 + Tracerfire | Student travel grants to top-tier security conference in Hawaiʻi — Apply by Sept 26 |
| February 20, 2026 | February 21, 2026 | Cyber Fusion | Virginia Cyber Cup Competition |
| February 28, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | ODU CYBER OPS 2025 (rescheduled) | Contact CS2A for details cs2a@odu.edu |
| March 28, 2026 | March 29, 2026 | CyberForge 2026 | Register here. Hands-on challenges, networking, lodging details included |