Team Bit Buccaneers
Women's team from Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida
Meet the Team!
Heather
Henry
Handle: sakekitty
Country: United States
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Melissa
Elizondo
Handle: moonlight
Country: United States
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Rushell
Hopkins
Handle: prof.hopkins
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Incident Response; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: Combat Vet and Professor of Computer Science/ Cybersecurity. I don’t compete, I develop competitors.
Crystal
Wernicke
Handle: ZeldaKick
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Incident Response; Programming; Reverse Engineering; Web Exploitation
Notable: Crystal is the Cyber Team Coach at Florida SouthWestern State College’s Rist Institute of Cybersecurity. With a strong focus on cybersecurity education and team development, Crystal leads students in training for competitions, hands-on exercises, and professional growth. They are also actively involved in organizing BSides SWFL, OWASP Bonita Springs Chapter and assists FSW’s Cybersecurity Club, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Passionate about cyber defense and ethical hacking, Crystal is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity skills and knowledge within the academic and professional communities.
Team CitCyber
We are all students at The Citadel!
Meet the Team!
Elisabeth
S
Handle: Edawg
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Embedded Systems; Incident Response; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: A senior at The Citadel, Elisabeth had an outstanding performance in NCL play.
Meghan
Bostic
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Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Programming
Notable: brand new into computer science and looking to expand my knowledge
Alexia
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Handle: marblepencil
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Programming
Notable: First time competing in this competition for the Citadel.
Kirin
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Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Cryptography; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Lateral Thinking; Programming
Notable: I am a senior at The Citadel studying Cyber Operations and Computer Science. Notable competition experience includes: Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC) x3, National Cyber League (NCL) x5, Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition(PCDC) x2, State Guard Association of the United States Cyber Competition (SGAUS) x2, National Cyber Exercise (NCX) x2, Best Cyber Warrior IX x2
Tierney
D
Handle: tdlybbert
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Programming
Notable: First time competing with The Citadel, majoring in Computer Science
Ashlyn
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Alison
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Primary Skills: Perimeter Security; Programming; Reverse Engineering; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: Junior at The Citadel, majoring in Computer Science with minor in Cybersecurity. NIWIC competition experience
Sofia
Vargas
Handle: surf3r_0wl
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Programming
Notable: I am a sophomore at The Citadel majoring in Coputer Science, with a minor in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Spanish. After graduation I will be going into the AirForce and hope to do something Cyber related. I look forward to learning a lot this weekend and having fun playing games.
Team DSU Trojan Horses
We’re a team of girls diving into cybersecurity competitions, learning as we go by tackling challenges, supporting each other, and having fun along the way!
Our team members speak: English, Dutch, German, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Team Motto: Go Trojans!!
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Diksha
Raman
Handle: d1ksh4aaa
Country: United States
Job Title: DSU Student Senate Public Relations Chair
Primary Skills: Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X)
Notable: I like doing cyber competitions because they're fun and provide an avenue to grow and learn more about cyber outside of class. CTFs I've participated in include: Cyberforce, Hivestorm and NCAE Cybergames. I love traveling and have been to more than 10 countries.
Liberty
Burckhard
Handle: RedBunny26
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Cryptography; Incident Response; Reverse Engineering; Vulnerability Discovery; Web Exploitation
Notable: This is my first time participating in something like this. Although I've competed in Cyberforce 2024, Cyberforce Command 2025, MetaCTF Jan & Feb 2024, Hack the Box, and the NCAE 2025 competitions. I am a huge anime and video game nerd. I am currently a senior cyber operations student living with my cat here at Dakota State!
Lily
Davis
Handle: blueeyedcyclops
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Incident Response; Programming; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: Sophomore at Dakota State University
Grace
Dushime
Handle: graced_girl
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Cryptography; Embedded Systems; Programming; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: All in for the highs and lows of the competition
Natasha Hamilton
Handle: NeckeRomancer
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Binary Exploitation; Cryptography; Lateral Thinking; Programming; Reverse Engineering; Vulnerability Discovery
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Carena
Tollefson
Handle: schrodingershad
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Cryptography; Embedded Systems; Programming; Web Exploitation
Notable: Participant in Mountain West Cyber Challenge and MITRE eCTF. Musician and hiker;Computer curious.
Lia
Schmidt
Handle: incline5844
Country: United States
Job Title: ITS Support Desk Technician
Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Lateral Thinking;OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Web Exploitation
Notable: Cybersecurity and open source enthusiast. Metalhead and Bowie fan. Top finishes include: 4 of 15 at Cyber Security Summit Cyber Sport and 20 of 96 at Mountain West Cyber Challenge.
Gabby
Thompson
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Team H4CK3TT3S
The girls of H4CK3TT3S are participants of ENISA's Team Europe cyber security programs.
Team Motto: H4CK3TT3S gotta hack!
Team Members speak English, Dutch, Portuguese, German, and French.
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Lisanne
Weidmann
Handle: malwaremaiden
Country: Netherlands
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Binary Exploitation; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Lateral Thinking; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: I'm a Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence master's student at Radboud University. I was part of Team Netherlands in ECSC 2023 and have participated in multiple ENISA Cyber Security bootcamps. I primarily focus on forensics challenges but also enjoy binary exploitation/PWN. In my free time, I relax by playing the guitar and biking.
Hannah
Fluch
Handle: hannahfluch
Country: Austria
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Binary Exploitation; Embedded Systems; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Reverse Engineering; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: ACSC 2025 qualification. I am interested in low-level programming - mainly OS development in Rust and my favorite animals are cats :)
Lina
Wilske
Handle: linascience
Country: Germany
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Forensics (Network & Host); Lateral Thinking
Notable: Computer Science master's student focusing on cybersecurity. Part of Platypwnies CTF team which won HTB University CTF thrice.
Ellen
Dasnois
Handle: Red
Country: Belgium
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Reverse Engineering
Notable: I'm a PhD student working in logic and automated reasoning. I've been in love with CTFs ever since I discovered them a few years ago. I played as part of Team Europe during ICC 2024. My favorite part is all the amazing people I get to meet by playing them. Outside of that, I like climbing, doing parkour, or playing Minecraft, among other things.
Mariana
Costa
Handle: l1z4rdqu33n
Country: Portugal
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Programming; Reverse Engineering
Notable: I was a member of Team Europe at ICC 2024 and team Captain of Female+ Team Europe at the Kunoichi Cyber Games. I have also been a member of Team Portugal in ECSC since 2023. I'm currently taking my Bachelor in Applied Mathematics and Computation.
Team InnovatHer Crew
Check back for more info about the InnovatHer Crew
Meet the Team!
Grace
Love
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Country: United States
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Larisa
Mora
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Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Incident Response
Notable: New Computer Scientist looking to learn more about offensive Cyber.
Melinda
Serenil
Handle: CyberAda98
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X)
Notable: New to Cyber Games! I am a recent graduate currently working as a K-12 educator. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping students navigate the world of technology and cybersecurity. I am excited to explore the ever-evolving world of cyber games and bring fresh perspectives to the industry.
Team Mindspring
Check back later for more about Team Mindspring!
Meet the Team!
Sandy
Eng
Handle: BlueHorizon
Country: United States
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Team Silent Sentinels
Check back to learn more about the Silent Sentinels!
Meet the Team!
Lucia
Davis
Handle: deserttundra
Country: United States
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Kishia
Jones
Handle: purp1e_rose
Country: United States
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Team US Cyber Cat Girls
Meow meow! This is a team comprised of women cyber athletes and mentors in the US Cyber Games and pipeline programs.
Team Motto: Mrow
Meet the Team!
Lily
Gross
Handle: appalachian
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Embedded Systems; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: Lily is originally from Ohio and got her B.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Cybersecurity from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is 24 and has an orange cat named Dorito! Notable performances in: NCL, SECCDC 2023, SECCDC 2024, HiveStorm 2022, HiveStorm 2023, 2024 Kunoichi Cyber Game
Asritha
Bodepudi
Handle: kern3lpanic
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Reverse Engineering
Notable: I am part of UMass Cybersecurity Club and currently studying Computer Science. Notable Competition Performance: UMass's CCDC team and CPTC team (freshman year).
Lauren
Delwiche
Handle: loren.13
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Embedded Systems; Forensics (Network & Host); Understanding of Network & Architecture; Web Exploitation
Notable: 2nd place at the Kunochi Cyber Games 2024. Lauren is an electrical engineering student and avid rugby player! She loves the outdoors and curling up inside with a good sci-fi book. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue cyber security.
Lina
Li
Handle: lithiumsodium
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Binary Exploitation; Lateral Thinking; Programming; Reverse Engineering; Vulnerability Discovery; Web Exploitation
Notable: This is my first time playing Wicked6! I'm a second-year Computer Science student who enjoys pentesting and playing CTFs.
Kris
Noyes
Handle: krississy
Country: United States
Job Title: Open to Freelance Work
Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Programming; Vulnerability Discovery; Web Exploitation
Notable: Kris is a seasoned CTF competitor. She's having achieved notable performances across numerous well-known CTFs, including her team win in the inaugural Wicked6 Tournament.
Abby
O'Connell
Handle: ratattack
Country: United States
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Angela
Ramos
Handle: BlondeTechie
Country: United States
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Kristi
Rice
Handle: @Cyber*Girl
Country: United State
Job Title: Cybersecurity Instructor
Primary Skills: Cryptography; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Perimeter Security; Reverse Engineering; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: A distinguished Cybersecurity Educator at Spotsylvania High School, Kristi is a leader in shaping cybersecurity education. Recipient of the 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity Educator of the Year award, she is also the Founder & Organizer of Commonwealth Cyber Cup. And serves in many notable capacities including: US Cyber Games Pipeline Program Assistant & Observer & Support MentorSpotsy HS Cyber Knights Coach: National Cyber League, CyberStart, Girls Go CyberStart, Commonwealth Cyber Cup, National Cyber Cup
Team Ultra Seasoned Chef Girls
The Ultra Seasoned Chef Girls are a team of US Cyber Games and pipeline program participants.
We have team members who speak English, Finnish, French, Hindi, and Spanish.
Team Motto: Let Us Cook!
Meet the Team!
Gwen
Vongkasemsiri
Handle: cyb3rvalkyrie
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Binary Exploitation; Forensics (Network & Host); Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Reverse Engineering; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Vulnerability Discovery; Web Exploitation
Notable: Gwen is a senior at Dakota State University in Madison, SD, double majoring in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration, with a minor in Digital Forensics. She is co-captain of the U.S. Women’s Cyber Team and loves cybersecurity competitions. Gwen founded the DSU CTF Club, played middle blocker for the varsity women’s volleyball team, and is a private pilot. She also works with the DSU CybHER Security Institute to empower, motivate, educate, and change the perception of girls and women in cybersecurity. After graduation, she will join Microsoft’s Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE) team as a Security Program Manager.
Elan
Smolar
Eisenberg
Handle: .elan.
Country: United States
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Eliza
Hall
Handle: Nyx
Country: United States
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Carolina
Hatanpaa
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Ally
Petitt
Handle: virus_spec
Country: United States
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Victoria
Plinski
Handle: vv_westwood
Country: United States
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Rhea
Sharma
Handle: ilyree
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Incident Response; Vulnerability Discovery
Notable: This is my first time participating in Wicked6! I'm a third-year Computer Science student at Rutgers University. My main focuses are in Web and Application Security along with OSINT / Forensics. I've participated in CCDC and ISTS.
Katina
T
Handle: d3adc0re
Country: United States
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: 2nd place Women's Society of Cyberjutsu CTF and top 5% Cyber Sentinel DoD CTF. I like to bring people together IRL. BSides Delaware Organizer.
Team 6WN3TT3S
The women of 6WN3TT3S are participants of ENISA's Team Europe cyber security programs.
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Lea
Handle: shadowcone
Country: Austria
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Binary Exploitation; Cryptography; Embedded Systems; Forensics (Network & Host); Incident Response; Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Reverse Engineering; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Vulnerability Discovery; Web Exploitation
Notable: 2x ICC World Champion
Ana
Batranovic
Handle: aquilosec
Country: Serbia
Job Title: Security Consultant
Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Forensics (Network & Host); Lateral Thinking; Web Exploitation
Notable: The winner of the Serbian Cybersecurity Challenge 2023, Ana is a penetration tester at TrustFoundry and a semi-regular CTFer. When they're not hacking, they enjoy watching theatre plays and musicals, playing video games, and reading books.
Anja
Ostovršnik
Handle: kr0f3k
Country: Slovenia
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Primary Skills: Active Directory; Cryptography; Embedded Systems; Forensics (Network & Host); OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Programming; Understanding of Network & Architecture; Web Exploitation
Notable: I was a member of the Slovenian national team at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) in 2022 and 2023. I'm a master's student in computer science, focusing on cybersecurity, and in my free time, I love bouldering and hiking.
Lyra
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Handle: rebane2001
Country: Estonia
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Primary Skills: Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Forensics (Network & Host); Programming; Web Exploitation
Notable: Participated at ECSC multiple times, as well as many other CTFs and hacking competitions. I love making computer art, breaking websites, and collecting browser CVEs
Team The Beetles
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Maphofolo
M
Handle: mapu
Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Cryptography; Forensics (Network & Host); Lateral Thinking; OS Hardening (Windows, Linux, and OS X); Perimeter Security; Understanding of Network & Architecture
Notable: Beginner
Ronnelene
Z
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student
Primary Skills: Lateral Thinking
Notable: Beginner
Zaakirah
E
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at Mido Academy
Primary Skills: Lateral Thinking; Programming
Notable: Beginner
Zayyan
I
Handle: zayy
Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
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Team MegaMinds
A team of brilliant women from the MiDo Academy in South Africa.
Meet the Team!
Lethabo
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
Primary Skills: Lateral Thinking; Programming
Notable: Beginner
Lailaa
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
Primary Skills: Active Directory; Basic Scripting & Automation of Tasks; Lateral Thinking; Programming; Understanding of Network & Architecture
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Saarrah
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
Primary Skills: Lateral Thinking; Programming
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Paulette
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
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Gabriella
B
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Country: South Africa
Job Title: Student at MiDo Academy
Primary Skills: Web Exploitation
Notable: Beginner