{"id":199099,"date":"2026-03-25T09:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/cybersecurity-graduate-student-wins-statewide-capture-the-flag-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:20:13","slug":"cybersecurity-graduate-student-wins-statewide-capture-the-flag-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/cybersecurity-graduate-student-wins-statewide-capture-the-flag-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Graduate Student Wins Statewide Capture the Flag Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity Graduate Student Wins Statewide Capture the Flag Competition<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.newhaven.edu\/news\/blog\/2026\/ronnie-scarpa-wins-capture-the-flag.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-25 09:58:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.newhaven.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Author: <\/a><\/p>\n

Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRonnie Scarpa \u201925, \u201926 M.S. earned the top spot in the solo bracket of an immersive Capture the Flag competition hosted at the BSidesCT cybersecurity conference.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 25, 2026<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Ronnie Scarpa \u201925, \u201926 M.S.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRonnie Scarpa \u201925, \u201926 M.S. (left), and Cole Clark ’29 <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tAt the most recent BSidesCT cybersecurity conference, Ronald “Ronnie” Scarpa M.S. finished first in the Solo bracket of the Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. It was the second consecutive year that he placed first in the solo competition, after taking first in 2023 in the team division, highlighting the University of New Haven\u2019s strong cybersecurity program. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tBSidesCT is a community-run Connecticut cybersecurity conference featuring talks, workshops, and hands-on events. The conference drew hundreds of attendees, including many cybersecurity professionals, which made the CTF highly competitive. The event brings together students, practitioners, and researchers for practical challenges and knowledge sharing, and the CTF remains one of its most active highlights.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tScarpa is a professional cybersecurity researcher who focuses on offensive operations, reverse engineering, and obfuscation. He is pursuing an M.S. in Cybersecurity (concentration in AI\/ML). <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tAs president of the University\u2019s hacking club, Scarpa encouraged strong student participation and helped bring nearly 15 students from the program to the conference, reinforcing the University\u2019s strong presence at the event.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tThe CTF also showcased the emerging talent following in Scarpa\u2019s footsteps. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tCole Clark \u201929, cybersecurity major and a hacking club member, placed third in the solo bracket in his first in-person CTF, a noteworthy accomplishment for a newcomer. Together, these results reflect both individual talent and the depth of training and mentorship available through the University of New Haven\u2019s cybersecurity community.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tStudents at the University of New Haven also organize their own CTF event, CTF@CIT, a large annual Capture The Flag run by the Connecticut Institute of Technology and the Hacking Club. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tThis student-led event gives participants concentrated hands-on experience through a range of challenges and with organizing and mentoring peers. The practical exposure from CTF@CIT helps future students build cybersecurity skills and competition experience, preparing students for success in both cybersecurity competitions and real-world roles.<\/p>\n

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