Ep.9 ::: Beginning a Cyber Competition Team w/ Todd Retzlaff
From DEFCON: Cyber by Ryan Bradshaw
April 29, 2026 · 3 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the launch of a Cyber Competition Team at Johnston Community College and the benefits of participating in Capture the Flag competitions.
Ready to test your skills and compete in cybersecurity In this episode, we dive into the launch of our Cyber Competition Team at Johnston Community College, including what students can expect, how Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions work, and why these experiences are a game changer for building real world cyber skills 🔐 Learn how CTF challenges simulate real threats, sharpen problem solving, and prepare you for careers in cybersecurity 🚀 Interested in joining We are hosting an upcoming interest meeting for students who want to be part of the team, compete, and grow their skills in a hands on environment 💡 Whether you are brand new or already exploring cybersecurity, this is your opportunity to get involved, build experience, and be part of something competitive and exciting 🔗 Connect with us Ryan Bradshaw krbradshaw@johnstoncc.edu David Oliver deoliver@johnstoncc.edu Daphne Lewis dtlewis1@johnstoncc.edu Brian Worley beworley@johnstoncc.edu Bob Hildenbrand rchildenbrand@johnstoncc.edu 🌐 Learn more Cyber Defense HQ webpage 🎧 Hit play and join the conversation #Cybersecurity #CTF #CaptureTheFlag #CyberCompetition #HigherEd #WorkforceDevelopment #JCC
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Bradshaw
Guest: Todd Retzlaff
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- Capture the Flag
- CTF competitions
- cyber competition team
- real world cyber skills
- higher education
- workforce development
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- CTF
- Capture the Flag
- cyber competition
- Johnston Community College
- real threats
- problem solving
- hands-on experience
- career preparation
- workforce development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Johnston Community College, Cyber Defense HQ
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