Amazon x WiCyS Capture the Flag (CTF)

11-14-2024 8:00 AM - 11-15-2024 5:00 PM

Apply here: https://www.wicys.org/benefits/amazon-security-capture-the-flag/

 

Amazon Security will be hosting a multi-city Capture the Flag (CTF) competition for members of WiCyS who have 1+ years of post graduate industry experience. The event will take place on November 14th and 15th during Amazon's 2024 conference. 

The CTF event will be held in-person at three locations: Arlington, VA; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially interview with the Amazon Security hiring teams on-site.

AVAILABLE TO:

  • 450 WiCyS members (150 per location)
  • Members committed to attending the CTF event in-person at one of the 3 locations

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend the CTF event in person
  • Bring a government issued identification to register at the even
  • Bring a personal laptop to participate
  • Be an active member of WiCyS (including international members) with 1+ years of post graduate industry experience

WHAT TO EXPECT IF SELECTED FOR THIS EVENT:

  • Each CTF location will only be hosting 150 participants. 
  • New York, NY and Arlington, VA locations: doors open at 10:30 am EST and the event runs from 11am - 5pm EST
  • Seattle, WA location: doors open at 10:30 am PST and the event runs from 11am - 5pm PST
  • The virtual CTF platform will be open for 48 hours.
  • An award ceremony will be held at the end of Day 2.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to interview with Amazon teams on-site for globally available security engineering roles. Not all participants are guaranteed on site interviews due to time restrictions.
  • WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm will host a live-streamed kickoff from the New York City location.
  • Selected participants will be notified by November 8th at 5pm CT.