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UCF Students Host Live Cyberattack Simulation Contest

October 22, 2024
Horse Plinko, created by Hack@UCF and the UCF Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition Team, gives students the opportunity to defend a fictional company against an active cyberattack. UCF students have introduced a new way for future cyber professionals to develop the hands-on cyber skills they’ll need in their careers. Horse Plinko, a live cyberattack-simulation contest named after…

Why Cybersecurity Students Choose UCF

October 7, 2024
From a great education to networking experiences and being part of a champion cybersecurity team, there’s plenty of reasons future cybersecurity professionals earn their degrees at UCF.   In a world increasingly defined by digital innovation, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. For students aspiring to become tomorrow’s cybersecurity professionals, UCF stands out…

Success Hacks: 700 Students Attend UCF Knight Hacks’ Largest Hackathon

October 13, 2023
The event was the first hackathon for more than half of the participants, providing students an entry into these competitive and valuable experiences. One idea, 36 hours and lot of passion and drive — these were the key elements of Knight Hacks 2023, sponsored by UCF student organization Knight Hacks, which drew a record-setting 700 attendees…