Achieved 420th place out of 7,821.
Achieved 116th place out of 4,893 with Team PUG Cyber.
Achieved 243rd place out of 7,406.
April 10, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Worked as a team in a no-technology challenge to design a bank security system using layered controls to address both external and insider threats. Presented a practical solution leveraging physical and procedural controls to reduce risk while maintaining operational effectiveness.
This experience reinforced the importance of collaboration and critical thinking without relying on technology, and that tools like AI should enhance core problem-solving skills, not replace them.
The Cyber Range features hands-on challenges that encompass cryptography, forensics, penetration testing, reconnaissance, reverse engineering, threat hunting, and web exploitation. The ACE-T is a certification with multiple levels that can be earned by demonstrating proficiency in the Cyber Range.
