What is CSEC?
Welcome to UMD's Cybersecurity Club (UMDCSEC)! We are a group of passionate students with a love for
cybersecurity. We regularly host a variety of technical and non-technical talks, hands-on workshops, and
participate in cybersecurity capture the flag (CTF) competitions. In addition, we organize an annual
competition, UMDCTF. (more)
Our Officers 2025-2026
- President: Alexander (Sasha) Zyuzin
- Treasurer: Santiago Castro-Luna
- Vice President/Comp. Team Lead: Clarence Lam
- Systems Administrator: Shreyas Thirumale
- Events Coordinator: Ananya Sharma
- Secretary: Aditya Kumbhare
- PR/Marketing Lead: Abhi Gone
Take a peep at who used to run the club here: Former Officers
FAQs
How do I join the club?
You can join the club by visiting our
TerpLink Page, which will give you access to a
discord
invite, which is where most of our communication occurs.
Is there a time commitment?
Nope! Everyone is welcome to our meetings and you are free to pick and choose which ones you come to!
What kind of experience do I need to join?
Absolutely none! We are open to students from all disciplines and status at UMD. We are here to learn from
one another and have a good time!
When are the meetings this semester?
Meetings will be held on Thursdays form 5-7 in PHYS4311 (ACES North) unless otherwise specified. We will have
both lectures and workshops for you to participate and get hands-on experience with. Be sure to pay attention to
the discord for all updates.
Are meetings going to be in-person?
Yes, all meetings are in-person, but you can also join online. We do post our slides on Discord,
so if you are unable to attend a meeting, don't worry. All the resources will be on Discord.
What kind of competitions do you do as a club?
Every weekend, members of the club participate in jeopardy-style CTF competitions (link this). Every year we
compete in MACCDC, which is a collegiate attack-defense competition.
