Embedded Security Club @ The Ohio State
Upcoming Events
The offical kickoof for Mitre's 10th Annual eCTF, we will be holding a meeting to watch the opening presentations and the reveal of this years design requirments. If you plan on joing the team for this years competetion or want to see what it's all about join us for pizza and our competetion kickoff!
This date marks the offical begining of the Attack Phase of the competition! This is when we aim to have our functional securce implimentation of the design completed.
The offical award ceramony hosted by Mitre to celebrate the winner's of the competition and all the hard work put in to simply compete! Apply for Mitre's travel scholarship for a chance to attend in person.
About Us
Our organization provides a platform for Ohio State students to compete in the prestigious annual Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) competition hosted by the Mitre Corporation, a challenge focused on embedded security within cybersecurity. Students design, implement, and test security systems, gaining hands-on experience in secure software design, systems engineering, and advanced software development. This competition fosters critical skills such as project management and teamwork, preparing students for real-world challenges in the tech industry. By participating, students enhance their knowledge, resilience, and professional growth while bringing greater recognition to Ohio State's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity and embedded systems.
Executive Board
Matthew Weikel
- Third-year CSE major specializing in AI and embedded systems, has served as our President since 2024 and brings four years of experience in Mitre's eCTF
- Currently, he works as a Systems 1 TA and contributes to the Underwater Robotics Club as a member of the computer vision team
Diego Noria
- Second-year CSE major, with four years of experience in Mitre's eCTF, placing in the top ten during high school
- With a passion for programming since age nine, Diego created a game in Python and now works as an IT Technician for Ohio State, with an interest in graphics programming
Maxwell McGee
- Second-year CSE major specializing in Networking and Systems with two years of experience in Mitre's eCTF, serving as our treasurer and Web-Master
- Currently, he works as an IT/AV Technician for the Moritz College of Law and participates in the Electronics Club and Four Square Club
Resources
Mitre eCTF 2025 Webpage
Mitre's page with general information surronding the 10th Mitre eCTF.
Informational Meeting 2025
Recording of our informational meeting for the 2025 competetion season.
OverTheWire: Bandit
A beginner-friendly wargame that teaches basic Linux and cybersecurity skills through a series of challenges.
Hack The Box (HTB)
An online platform that provides various cybersecurity challenges and virtual machines for ethical hacking practice.
Cybrary
An online platform offering free and paid courses for cybersecurity fundamentals and certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and more.
Insecure Example 2024
The insecure design that Mitre created for the 2024 eCTF.
Mitre eCTF 2024 Webpage
Webpage with the rules, functional requirements, security requirements, and more info for the 2024 eCTF.
2024 eCTF Cheat Sheet
Important information for ensuring the functionality of the 2024 eCTF.