DSU CTF Club to host HiveCTF competition on April 18

April 16, 2026

Dakota State University's CTF Club will host HiveCTF, a student Capture the Flag (CTF) virtual cybersecurity competition, on April 18 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Students are invited to participate in a full day of hands-on challenges designed to build and test cybersecurity skills.

The event will feature over $2,500 in prizes for DSU students, generously provided by MetaCTF and the Computer Club. Participants will compete in teams of up to four, working collaboratively to solve challenges across a variety of cybersecurity disciplines.

Designed to be beginner-friendly, HiveCTF will include standard CTF categories such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), cryptography, web exploitation, reverse engineering, digital forensics, and binary exploitation. In addition, the event will introduce a unique cloud exploitation category, giving students exposure to emerging areas in the field.

"CTF teaches you a lot about how to solve problems-not just for cybersecurity. It walks you through how to determine where to start, break a problem into steps, and manage time," said Lia Schmidt, CTF Club leader. "A lot of CTFs are time-bound, so you learn to prioritize tasks. You also build teamwork and communication skills and get to know other people doing the competition."

Students can register for the virtual event and find more information at https://hive.ctf.club.

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