SWO-CTF: The SouthWestern Ontario Challenge
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
D2L | Kitchener, ON
About this Event
Welcome to SWO-CTF, a technical initiative bringing together the London and Waterloo cybersecurity communities. We’re moving past the marketing buzzwords to focus on the reality of modern threats. This evening features a blunt technical keynote followed by a high-intensity, hands-on competition.
The Keynote: "Nicky – The Dumbest Ransomware You’ll Ever Respect"
Speaker: Lee Kagan
Before the competition, Lee Kagan pulls bck the curtain on Nicky - a "stupid simple" ransomware project that has spent five years bypassing billion-dollar endpoint defenses.
CTF Categories:
OSINT, Cryptography, System Exploitation, Forensics and Web-ops.
Requirements: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Level: Accessible for students, challenging for seasoned pros.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:49 PM
Doors Open & Community Networking
🕑: 05:50 PM
Technical Keynote: Lee Kagan
🕑: 06:40 PM
SWO-CTF Launch (Main Competition)
🕑: 08:00 PM
Final Flags & Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
D2L, 137 Glasgow Street, Kitchener, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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