TTU Cyber

Join us in exploring cybersecurity, competing in Competitions, and building the next generation of security professionals.

TTU Cyber Security Clubs

The Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Clubs are dedicated to fostering cybersecurity awareness, education, networking and hands-on experience among students. We provide a collaborative environment where members can develop practical skills in cyber security.

Our clubs regularly participates in competitions like CCDC, CPTC, CyberForce, InfoSec, eCTF and many more. Our clubs also hosts meetings and labs on security tools and techniques weekly, and connects students with industry professionals and internship opportunities.

20+
Active Members
6+
Competitions yearly

What We Offer

  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Weekly hands-on workshops
  • ๐Ÿ† Competition teams
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Good networking opportunities
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Cybersecurity education resources

Defensive Cybersecurity Interest Group (DCIG) (Beginner)

The Tennessee Tech Defensive Cyber Interest Group DCIG is a student-led group of aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the goal of educating the next generation of defensive security experts. We hold biweekly meetings that cover topics ranging from the basics of Windows security to enterprise network hardening. We pride ourselves on creating high quality lectures and hands-on labs that provide applicable knowledge for industry certifications and careers.

Lead: Jp Ognibene Discord: jippybean

Offensive Cybersecurity Interest Group (OCIG) (Beginner)

The Tennessee Tech Offensive Cyber Interest Group OCIG is a student-led group dedicated to exploring the world of offensive security. We meet biweekly to cover topics in red teaming, penetration testing, and other areas of ethical hacking. We want to help members understand what offensive security is, how itโ€™s applied in the real world, and how to build the skills needed to succeed in the field. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and learning opportunities, we provide a space for anyone, whether new or experienced, to practice, grow, and prepare for careers in cybersecurity.

Lead: Grant Palasak Discord: gjpman

CTF Cybersecurity Interest Group (CCIG) (Beginner)

The Tennessee Tech Capture the Flag Cyber Interest Group CCIG is a student-led group where members can hone their skills across the various domains of cybersecurity. This is done through the use of Capture the Flag competitions, where students are asked to find a "flag", a string of text, that is hidden in websites or programs. Through bi-weekly hands-on meetings, we will cover various topics such as web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, reverse engineering, and much more! Our goal is to provide a environment for the learning and growth of all students as they continue in cybersecurity.

Lead: Jmac Brentlinger Discord: ultramac16

Women In Cyber Security Club (WICYS) (Beginner)

The Tennessee Tech Women in Cybersecurity Club WICYS is to help build a strong gender-diverse cybersecurity workforce by facilitating recruitment, retention, and advancement for women in the field. As a member of WiCys, you have access to all the resources and opportunities provided by your network. From community groups to career fairs, scholarships to speaking opportunities, and much more. Join us in our regular meetings to hear from cyber professionals, engage in hands-on technical demonstrations, and social outings. We are all-inclusive, and welcome people interested in cyber from all levels of skill and majors.

Lead: Danny Hernandez Discord: danny_or_michelle

Cyber Eagles Club (Beginner)

The Tennessee Tech club Cyber Eagles is a student-led organization fostering a holistic understanding of the cybersecurity industry. We provide a dynamic forum for engagement, hosting industry speakers to share professional insights and showcasing student experiences from competitions, internships, and various academic endeavors. Our goal is to connect students with real-world perspectives, prepare them for diverse career paths, and enhance overall professional readiness in cybersecurity.

Lead: Behnjamin Barlow Discord: n1ghtwa1k3r

Competition Club (Intermediate/Advanced)

The Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Club Competition Club is a student-led group dedicated to teaching and preparing students for cybersecurity competitions and industry. It is meant for more advanced students, but everyone is welcome to attend. Both blue team and red team topics are being covered depending on the semester. Meetings are held bi-weekly which cover topics such as Windows, Linux, service hardening, threat hunting, website, Active Directory, and various pentesting methodologies.

Lead: Landon Foister Discord: foister150

Competitions & Achievements

Recent Victories

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ SECCDC Regional Champions 2025
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ CPTC Regional Champions 2025
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ InfoSec CTF Champions 2025
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ Cyberfoce 2nd Place 2025

Upcoming Events

  • ๐Ÿ“… TBD

Training Focus

  • ๐Ÿ” Digital Forensics
  • ๐ŸŒ Web Application Security
  • ๐Ÿ” System Hardening
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ System Administration

Interest Group Schedules

Stay up-to-date with all our upcoming meetings and events across our interest groups.

AUG 28 THU

DCIG & OCIG: Intro

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 02 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

SEP 04 THU

Cyber Eagles Meeting: Intro

Location: BRUN 119 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

DCIG: Network Setup

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 08 MON

CTF CLUB: Open Source Intelligence

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 11 THU

OCIG: Recon

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 16 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

SEP 18 THU

Cyber Eagles Meeting: Speaker

Location: BRUN 119 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

DCIG: Vulnerabilities in the Wild

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 22 MON

CTF CLUB: Web Applications

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

SEP 23 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

SEP 25 THU

OCIG: Web Exploitation

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 02 THU

Cyber Eagles Meeting: Internship Panel

Location: BRUN 119 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

DCIG: System Hardening

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 06 MON

CTF CLUB: Forensics

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 07 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

OCT 09 THU

OCIG: Red Team Tooling

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 20 MON

CTF CLUB: Crypto

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 21 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

OCT 23 THU

DCIG: Network Analysis

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

OCT 30 THU

Cyber Eagles Meeting: Speaker

Location: BRUN 119 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

OCIG: Privilege Escalation

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

NOV 03 MON

CTF CLUB: Reverse Engineering / Binary Exploitation

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

NOV 04 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

NOV 06 THU

DCIG: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

NOV 13 THU

Cyber Eagles Meeting: Competition Panel

Location: BRUN 119 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

OCIG: Persistence

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

NOV 17 MON

CTF CLUB: Network Traffic Analysis

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

NOV 18 TUE

WICYS Meeting: Topic

Location: AIEB 203 | Time: 11am-11:59am CST

NOV 20 THU

DCIG: Blue Team Automation

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

DEC 01 MON

CTF CLUB: Log Analysis

Location: BRUN 327 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

DEC 04 THU

DCIG & OCIG: Homelabbing

Location: BRUN 228 | Time: 6pm-8pm CST

Capture The Flag (CTF)

What is CTF?

Capture The Flag competitions are cybersecurity challenges where teams solve puzzles, find vulnerabilities, and demonstrate their hacking skills in a legal, educational environment. These competitions cover various domains including web security, cryptography, reverse engineering, and digital forensics.

CTF Categories

๐ŸŒ Web Exploitation
๐Ÿ” Cryptography
๐Ÿ” Forensics
โš™๏ธ Reverse Engineering
๐Ÿ’ป Binary Exploitation
๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ OSINT

Try Our CTF!

Ready to test your skills and want to learn more! Practice with our very own CTF!

โœ… Learn how to solve real-world cybersecurity challenges
โœ… Learn Web, crypto, forensics, reverse engineering, and more
โœ… Compete with and learn from peers
โœ… No experience requiredโ€”beginners welcome!

Become a Leader

Leadership Opportunities(DCIG/OCIG/CTF ONLY)

Ready to take your involvement to the next level? The TTU Cyber Security Club offers various leadership positions for motivated members who want to make a difference in our community.

Officer Positions

  • โ€ข Lead
  • โ€ข Co-Lead
  • โ€ข Mentor

Team Task

  • โ€ข Teach Meetings
  • โ€ข Create Meetings
  • โ€ข Event Planning
  • โ€ข Education Outreach

Application Process

1

Submit Application

Complete our leadership application form

2

Interview Process

Meet with current leadership team

3

Training & Onboarding

Learn the ropes from experienced leaders

Requirements:

  • โœ“ Active club member
  • โœ“ Strong communication and organizational skills
  • โœ“ Commitment to club values and mission
  • โœ“ Available for weekly meetings and events
Apply for Leadership

Cyber Lab Environment

Introduction to Vagrant Labs

Our asynchronous labs are powered by Vagrant, a tool for building and maintaining portable virtual software development environments. Vagrant allows you to quickly set up and share consistent, reproducible lab environments, ensuring everyone has the same setup for hands-on practice.

Why Vagrant?

  • Consistency: Ensures everyone works with the same environment, reducing "it works on my machine" issues.
  • Portability: Easily move and share lab environments between different operating systems.
  • Efficiency: Quick setup and teardown of complex lab configurations.
  • Isolation: Labs run in isolated virtual machines, protecting your host system.

How to Set Up Your Lab

1

Install VirtualBox (or VMware)

Vagrant uses a provider like VirtualBox or VMware to manage virtual machines. Download and install it first.

Download VirtualBox
2

Install Vagrant

Download and install Vagrant from their official website.

Download Vagrant
3

Download Lab Files & Run

Download the lab ZIP file (e.g., from below), extract it, navigate to the extracted folder in your terminal, and run: vagrant up

4

Access the Lab

Once the VM is up, you can connect to it via many methods like SSH: vagrant ssh

Available Labs

Lab: Active Directory & LDAP

Practice setting up, managing, and securing Active Directory and LDAP environments.

Lab: Firewalls

Learn to configure and manage network firewalls to protect systems from unauthorized access.

Lab: Threat Hunting

Develop skills in proactive threat detection and incident response within simulated environments.

Lab: Web & DB

Secure databases from common vulnerabilities and attacks, including SQL injection and misconfigurations.

Lab: Windows & Linux Introduction

Get hands-on with fundamental Windows and Linux commands and basic system administration tasks.

More labs coming soon! Check back regularly for new content.