About the Competition
The seventh annual Loyola Blakefield Cyber Challenge is an exciting event for all participants, new and experienced. It will take place on March 23, 2024 between 9am and 3pm, with awards given out at the end. The competition is created by students at Loyola Blakefield High School for students across the nation. Participants will be tasked with solving challenges on a wide variety of topics, all pertinent to real-life cyber threats prevalent in today’s society. Whether this is your first introduction into the world of cyber security, or you’ve mastered many skills in the field, this competition is open to you.
“Some of our students were feeling pretty intimidated at the beginning of the day, and by the end they had gained a lot of confidence and had a lot of fun largely due to help and encouragement from the yellow shirts” – Faculty Member
The challenge is designed to both teach and test competitors’ abilities to think outside the box when handling cyber threats and solving cryptographic puzzles. Loyola student staff will provide assistance and ensure the contest runs fluently. If you’ve ever been interested in or curious about cybersecurity, LBC2 is an excellent opportunity to try it out. The competition is open to all students in grades 8 through 12 at no cost! The only hardware requirement is a computer or laptop capable of wirelessly accessing the internet.
The IoT (Internet of Things) City is making a comeback this year, consisting of six separate Capture the Flag style challenges with an IoT twist. Ranging in difficulty from Intro to Advanced, the challenges will test competitor’s knowledge of both basic cybersecurity and IoT elements. The Internet of Things is an idea of how different appliances, or things, connect and communicate with eachother. This can include your home security camera, phone, and even your toaster! This year, we will be featuring a series of IOT-themed challenges revolving around common industrial “things”, such as Traffic Lights, Billboards, and Water Supplies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Beginner: If you are competing in the Beginner group, all you need is a computer with an internet connection
I’ve Done CTFs before (Advanced): Kali Linux tools and more will be needed to solve certain challenges.
Sign up to compete here!
Sign up for the parent track here!
Check out photos from our last competition!
Loyola Blakefield CSI
The Loyola Blakefield Cyber Science Initiative (LBCSI) is a student-run group directed by Steve Morrill, Director of Technology & Cyber Science at Loyola Blakefield. The vision for this competition is to bring new opportunities to all students in the country, in addition to connecting the business world with a diverse talent pool. LBCSI has become the international leader in Cyber education for students in middle and high school. Learn more here
Contact Us
Head of LBCSI – Steve Morrill
Support Staff – lbc2staff@gmail.com
LBC2 Logo Design: Henry Craig (hecraig2024@loyolablakefield.org)
Product Development Leads: Henry Craig (hecraig2024@loyolablakefield.org) and Ryan Wachter (rcwachter2026@loyolablakefield.org)
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring LBC2, please contact Steve Morrill.
