Higher Education Cyber Challenge

A national cyber-security competition for UK Universities

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

@_CryptoCat @CSIT_QUB Ah, apologies, try now?

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

So... HECC 2020?

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

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On March 9th, we were excited to host over 100 top cyber security students from across the UK for the first Higher Education Cyber Challenge. We're so glad everyone could join us! Here's a short video of what happened on the day.
@unisouthampton @ECSUoS https://t.co/BP0V0BZ4PC

[University of Southampton @unisouthampton]

Over 100 students from around the country descended on Highfield Campus last week to attend this year's Higher Education Cyber Challenge (@hecctf) - the UK's largest student-exclusive inter-university cyber security competition. Here's how it went down: https://t.co/Rp3J2rKZWL

[Alex Hinchliffe @threatint_al]

Few weeks back I had the priv to attend a @hecctf hosted by @v_sassone & @sotoncyber at @unisouthampton. Congrats to top 3 teams @cardiffuni,@Cambridge_Uni,@imperialcollege! @PaloAltoNtwks' @Unit42_Intel @jgrunzweig challenge solved uniquely by @altsegcat https://t.co/KhWHh04ebn

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

Had a great time chatting to @stephnradio on @BBCRadioSolent tonight! Thanks for having us!
@ECSUoS @CybSecSoton @UoSMedia @unisouthampton

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

@AurelDev You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! See our recent tweet regarding sources, unfortunately we can't release but feel free to do write-ups :)

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

Thanks to all for coming along and we hope you enjoyed the challenges! For various reasons we can't release challenge sources but feel free to do write-ups, we'd be interested to see them!

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

Also here's the individual leaderboard breakdown. More stats and graphs to come but these will be released later
https://t.co/q6x5p6ejE2

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Here is the final team leaderboard for your viewing pleasure! Individual leaderboard to follow...
https://t.co/OIgo46uS9O

[DMU Hackers @dmuhackers]

At @hecctf today repping the @DMU_CyberTech jerseys! We had fun, learnt plenty and look forward to doing these kind of things again in the future! @hattonsec keep your eyes open next time 😉

[AFNOM @UoB_afnom]

Hello @hecctf we are ready! @UoB_SecPriv

[David Buchanan does not tweet anymore @David3141593]

Thanks to @hecctf for organising a fantastic CTF. A very close competition!

Couldn't have done it without my teammates @lewisparsons123 and @Jack_Furby

(Yes, we were team 0x434343 representing @cardiffuni )

[David Buchanan does not tweet anymore @David3141593]

Most flags submitted overall 😎

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

Many thanks to our competitors for attending, our sponsors for their generous support, @ECSUoS for the use of the awesome B16 computing lab and @UoS_ServiceLine for assisting us in deploying our challenge network. @unisouthampton @CybSecSoton

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

Also congratulations to our prize winners:
@PaloAltoNtwksUK Team Prize - Anonymoose
Individual Flags Prize - Retr0id of 0x434343
Best Flags Submission - marios of Blue Bug Porcupines

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Final Teams Leaderboard
1st - 0x434343 - 45500 Points
2nd - NP Compete - 44700 Points
3rd - EmpireCTF - 42200 Points

[AFNOM @UoB_afnom]

After a great competition, comes a nice dinner and good company. Congrats to all teams who participated in @hecctf. Looking forward to the one next year! 🐵

[Higher Education Cyber Challenge @hecctf]

We’re nearly all packed up, many thanks to everyone who came along! We hope you had fun, and safe journey home! Scores will be posted shortly.