Catalina Cyber Response Challenge

A regional cyber incident response Capture the Flag event designed to strengthen student's hands-on cybersecurity skills
About this Event

Tucson Electric Power is hosting a regional cyber incident response Capture the Flag event designed to strengthen hands-on cybersecurity skills, build connections across Southern Arizona, and support local workforce development. The event will bring together students, professionals, educators, and industry partners for a practical, scenario-based exercise focused on real-world cyber defense and incident response.
Participants will work through a simulated cyber incident using the SANS PICERL model: Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned. Teams will analyze alerts and artifacts, scope the incident, make containment and recovery decisions, document their actions, and deliver a brief lessons learned summary. The event emphasizes practical skill-building, teamwork, clear communication, and the value of public-private-academic collaboration in strengthening Arizona’s cybersecurity readiness.