Hosts
LA CTF is an annual cybersecurity competition hosted by ACM Cyber at UCLA.
Events
There will be a variety of events ranging from competitive cybersecurity challenges to more relaxed events like typing competitions.
Speakers
Throughout the event, a variety of UCLA professors and cybersecurity experts will be giving talks. Check them out below!
Levels
LA CTF will have two divisions, UCLA and Open. No matter your skill level, there will be challenges right for you!
Speakers
During the competition, we will be having some speakers give live-streamed talks. Stay tuned for more information!
Prizes
LA CTF will have prizes for both the UCLA and Open sections! While there will be two sections for prizes, all of the challenges will be the same for both sections.
UCLA Section
The UCLA Section is composed of teams consisting of only current UCLA undergraduate students. Teams must have a maximum of four students in order to be eligible for prizes.
Open Section
The Open Section is composed of teams with no size limit and any place of origin. Every non-UCLA team is eligible for Open Section prizes. All experience levels are welcome!
Prizes, including writeup prizes, will be announced closer to the competition date. Stay tuned!
Sponsors
LA CTF would not be possible without our amazing sponsors! Want your company to be a sponsor? Reach out to [email protected]!
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LA CTF Mini
This year, we're excited to continue LA CTF Mini, a special program inviting high school students from the LA area to participate in LA CTF 2026! You'll enjoy all the perks of LA CTF, including:
Food
Swag
Hang out with other CTF-ers!
Archive
Check out our past competition challenges and results!