[FREE] TexSAW 2026: 3-Day Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag (CTF)

Who?

• Computer Security Group (CSG) is The University of Texas at Dallas' largest cybersecurity organization. Every year, CSG hosts TexSAW, an international Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. This competition is meant for hackers of all skill levels to learn and compete in hacking challenges made by CSG's competitive CTF team. This year, we're also including an in-person event for TexSAW.

What?

• We're putting the "hack" into "hackathon". In-person attendees will have the opportunity to sharpen their hacking skills in a fun, collaborative environment. Our in-person event also features introductory cybersecurity lectures from UT Dallas organizations and industry professionals across the nation, hands-on workshops and labs, career boothing from our sponsors, as well as fun pop-up activities and prizes. All skill levels are welcome! Anyone from beginner to expert will have something to learn and participate in.

When?

• 02/27 - 03/01, with an optional overnight component from Saturday night to Sunday.

Where?

• At the UTD Campus!
• UT Dallas - ECSW.
  2520 Rutford Ave
  Richardson, TX 75080