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Welcome to the third annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conference hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
  • The schedule is tentative and subject to change.  Please check back regularly for the most current version.
  • Important Notice: All sessions are first-come, first-served. While you can plan your schedule in Sched, it does not guarantee a seat in any session. CyAD registrants check your email inbox or junk folder for Sched invite.
Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
The Automotive Capture the Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition designed for ethical hackers, automotive security researchers, and students to test their skills in securing modern vehicles against cyber threats. This event consists of online qualifying rounds leading up to an on-site finals event in Detroit, Michigan, USA—the heart of the automotive industry.

Teams or individuals participate in an online Jeopardy-style CTF, solving automotive cybersecurity challenges to earn points. Challenges may include CAN bus analysis, ECU reverse engineering, key fob hacking, infotainment system security, and automotive network penetration testing. The top teams advance to the on-site finals. On-Site Finals (Detroit, Michigan)

The top qualifying teams compete in a real-world automotive hacking challenge at a major venue in Detroit.
The final round is an attack-defense style CTF where teams secure and exploit vulnerabilities in real or simulated vehicle components. Participants work with real ECUs, automotive networks, and simulated vehicle environments to capture flags.

Detroit, known as the Motor City, is the hub of the global automotive industry, making it the perfect location for an automotive security showdown. The city hosts leading automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and cybersecurity research labs, ensuring an immersive and competitive event.
Speakers
avatar for Jesse Varsalone

Jesse Varsalone

Collegiate Associate Professor, Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Jesse holds several certifications in the IT field, including A+, Arduino, CASP+, CEH, CISSP, Cloud+, CTT+, CYSA+, iNet+, Linux+, Net+, Pentest+, Security+, Server+ . He passed his first certification exam in 2000 and his last one in 2023. Jesse has spoken at several conferences including... Read More →
Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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