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DESCRIPTION:[]\n\nVuwCTF 2026 is Victoria University of Wellington&#39;s annual
  Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition\, bringing together stud
 ents\, researchers\, industry professionals\, and cybersecurity enthusiast
 s from New Zealand and around the world for two days of hands-on learning 
 and competition. The event will be held in a hybrid format\, enabling both
  in-person and online participation.\n\nA Capture The Flag (CTF) competiti
 on is an interactive cybersecurity exercise where participants solve real-
 world challenges across a range of topics including web security\, cryptog
 raphy\, reverse engineering\, binary exploitation\, digital forensics\, op
 en-source intelligence (OSINT)\, hardware security\, and miscellaneous sec
 urity challenges. Participants gain practical experience by applying cyber
 security concepts in realistic scenarios while developing problem-solving\
 , analytical\, and teamwork skills.\n\nThe competition begins at 10:00 am 
 on Saturday\, 1 August\, with challenge solving continuing throughout the 
 weekend. Participants will enjoy lunch and refreshments while competing fo
 r prizes and recognition.\n\nA highlight of this year&#39;s event is the Indus
 try Career Panel on Saturday\, 1 August\, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm\, featur
 ing cybersecurity professionals from Catalyst Cloud\, Pākiki Security\, a
 nd Aura Information Security. The Panellists are:\n\n- Adrian Jarvis\, Dev
 eloper Team Lead (Catalyst Cloud)\n- Benjamin Loula\, Senior Penetration T
 ester (Pākiki Security)\n- Andrew Girvan (Aura Information Security)\n\nT
 he panel will provide valuable insights into career pathways in cybersecur
 ity\, industry expectations\, emerging technologies\, and advice for stude
 nts and early-career professionals interested in entering the cybersecurit
 y workforce. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&amp;A and network
 ing opportunity.\n\nThe competition resumes on Sunday\, 2 August\, with th
 e final challenge-solving session followed by the closing ceremony and pri
 ze presentations.\n\nWhether you are completely new to cybersecurity or an
  experienced CTF competitor\, VuwCTF 2026 provides an inclusive environmen
 t to learn\, compete\, network\, and develop practical cybersecurity skill
 s alongside a vibrant community of peers and industry professionals. The e
 vent aligns with VuwCTF&#39;s mission of promoting cybersecurity education\, f
 ostering collaboration\, and preparing students for careers in cybersecuri
 ty.\n\nRoom CO129\, Cotton Building\, Victoria University of Wellington\, 
 Kelburn Campus\, Kelburn parade\, Kelburn parade\, Wellington\, North Isla
 nd\, New Zealand\, 6012\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/568070
LOCATION:Room CO129\, Cotton Building\, Victoria University of Wellington\,
  Kelburn Campus\, Kelburn parade\, Kelburn parade\, Wellington\, North Isl
 and\, New Zealand\, 6012\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/56807
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ORGANIZER:qurrat.ul.ain@ecs.vuw.ac.nz
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SUMMARY:VuwCTF 2026: Victoria University of Wellington Capture-The-Flag Cyb
 ersecurity Competition
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