Happy Valentine’s Day, Cyber Warriors Family!
This February, we’re celebrating more than just competitions and achievements, we’re celebrating the passion, dedication, and camaraderie that makes our Cyber Warriors family so special.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey. Whether you’re an alumnus, faculty member, student, or supporter, we ❤️ our Cyber Warriors community!
💝 Support the Cyber Warriors on Day of Giving 2026 💝
Indiana Tech’s Day of Giving is a special one-day online fundraising and engagement event that will make a difference in the life of every student! Alumni, friends, faculty, and staff are invited to show their Warrior pride and support today’s students in reaching their educational goals.
Your support for the Cyber Warriors helps our team compete at the highest levels in cybersecurity competitions including CCDC, CPTC, CyberForce, and NCL. Your contributions provide critical resources for skill development and enable us to represent Indiana Tech on the national stage. With your help, we engage our community and raise critical funding to advance excellence in cybersecurity education and competitive performance.
Please consider helping our Warriors as they pursue their dreams and prepare for compelling careers in cybersecurity. With your support during the Day of Giving, we can fund scholarships for team members, datacenter renovations, hardware upgrades, team travel to competitions, enhanced training facilities and equipment, and continued excellence across all our cybersecurity competitions!
2026 CCDC Roster
Our 8-member team defending our championship title
Recent News & Updates
CCDC Roster earns 3rd (ties for 2nd)
January 31, 2026
The Cyber Warriors competed in CCDC state and earned 3rd place. They will be advancing to the WildCard round on February 21st to fight for their spot at MWCCDC.
CCDC Roster at State 2026
Upcoming Events & Competitions
MWCCDC Wildcard
The team will return to the CCDC stage, fighting for their spot at Regionals.
Iowa Stage ISEAGE
The team will be competing in a brand new competition hosted by Iowa State. In this cyberforce like competition, team members receive Windows and Unix machines and work to complete cryptography challenges, survive red team attacks, and write incident reports.
National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C)
The team will return to NCAE, a competition for college students who have never participated in a competition or hackathon before.
February Spotlight
Marie Van Brittan Brown
Pioneer in Cybersecurity | 1922-1999
The inventor of the first home security system, and credited with the invention of the first closed circuit television (CCTV) system. Her invention led the way for future security systems.
Meet the Team
The 2025/2026 Indiana Tech Cyber Warriors team.
Alumni Spotlight: Industry Insider Returns
Team Member #1 returns to share his journey in the tech industry
Matt Hansen Returns to Campus
Original Cyber Warrior • Now at Microsoft
We’re excited to welcome back Matt Hansen, the previous coach of the Indiana Tech Cyber Warriors, for a special Industry Insider talk. Matt will share his journey from being a founding team member to his current role at Microsoft, offering real-world insights, career lessons, and discussing why continuous learning is critical for long-term success in technology.
When
Wednesday, February 25th at 1:00 PM
Where
Talwar Leadership Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a Cyber Warriors pioneer and learn about navigating a successful career in tech!
Hall of Fame Spotlight
Celebrating the Warriors who built this team into what it is today
Zak King
2020-2022 • Cyber Warriors Team Captain & Unix/Offsec Lead
B.S Cybersecurity with multiple industry certifications including OSCP, CASP, Sec+, PenTest+, and CySA+. Zak’s leadership as Team Captain and Unix/Offsec specialist helped elevate the Cyber Warriors program during his tenure, bringing advanced penetration testing expertise and a commitment to offensive security excellence.
Current Position
Apple Penetration Tester
Apple
Digital Empowerment for Seniors
Recent Project Updates
Several TCW members are actively involved in a grant-funded initiative through the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences focused on expanding the technical literacy of seniors in our region, with the potential to scale the program internationally. This project provides members with hands-on professional experience, direct collaboration with senior leadership, and opportunities to engage in impactful community outreach.
💕 Stay Connected 💕
Have a story to share? Want to support the team? We’d love to hear from you and keep you involved with the Cyber Warriors community!
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