Among Over 6,800 US Teams, Our CTF Team Now Ranks 30th
Department of Computer Science
Following a dominant double-header weekend of cybersecurity competitions, our Capture The Flag (CTF) team, Nol3ptr, has officially climbed to 30th place nationally—jumping 11 spots among the 6,872 active teams in the United States. This elite top-0.5% ranking was propelled by two standout performances over the weekend:
10th Overall Globally, #1 US Team
Nol3ptr secured an impressive 10th place overall out of 552 teams globally. Even more remarkably, Nol3ptr claimed the #1 spot among all participating US teams, showcasing exceptional strength in cryptography.
39th Place Out of 844 Teams
Competing against a massive field of 844 teams, Nol3ptr earned 39th place (placing comfortably in the top 5%). The team demonstrated remarkable competitive stamina, finishing in the second-highest scoring tier and just one solved challenge shy of the top bracket.
Our recent success is made possible by the dedication of our team members, supported by an academic class dedicated to CTF methodologies and a training culture centered on hands-on problem-solving. To maintain a competitive edge against thousands of teams nationwide, Nol3ptr has actively embraced the next frontier of cybersecurity. Recognizing the rapid evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs), our members have engineered specialized AI agent frameworks designed specifically to tackle CTF problems—combining human intuition with automated vulnerability analysis to outpace the competition. Driven by this blend of technical skill and cutting-edge innovation, Nol3ptr continues its upward trajectory among the country’s most elite collegiate cybersecurity squads.
