Cyber Force One | UH West Oʻahu

Who We Are

Rooted in the classroom. Grown beyond it.

Cyber Force One began with a group of driven students who came together during a Cyber Competition course at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu.

After a semester of collaboration, late nights, and sharpening skills, our team placed 8th in the nation.

But what stayed with us wasn't just the result, it was the experience: solving real-world problems, working under pressure, learning from one another, and building something together as a team.

In 2024, there were no active student clubs at UH West Oʻahu focused specifically on cybersecurity. As underclassmen, we wanted more opportunities to develop our skills, find mentorship, compete, and continue learning outside the classroom.

So we created Cyber Force One.

Our vision is to create a community where students can connect, compete, and grow beyond the classroom while pushing their cybersecurity skills to the next level.

Our Purpose

Connect. Compete. Grow.

Cyber Force One exists to create opportunities for UH West Oʻahu students to develop cybersecurity skills, build meaningful connections, and grow beyond the classroom.

Connect

Build relationships with fellow students, mentors, and cybersecurity professionals.

Compete

Challenge yourself through competitions, collaborative problem solving, and hands-on experiences.

Grow

Develop the skills, experience, and confidence to take your next step in cybersecurity.

What We Do

Cybersecurity beyond the classroom.

We give students opportunities to learn by doing, whether that's solving challenges, building projects, attending workshops, or competing as a team.

Capture the Flag

Practice cybersecurity skills through CTF challenges covering topics such as web security, cryptography, networking, forensics, and more.

Competitions

Represent UH West Oʻahu in cybersecurity competitions while developing technical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Workshops

Learn through hands-on demonstrations, labs, guest speakers, and technical workshops led by students and industry professionals.

Projects

Build tools, infrastructure, cybersecurity labs, web applications, and other projects alongside fellow club members.

Industry Engagements

Attend cybersecurity conferences, training events, workshops, and other opportunities with professionals in the field.

Community

Meet other students interested in cybersecurity, share knowledge, find teammates, and grow together.

Join Cyber Force One

Ready to grow your cybersecurity skills?

Cyber Force One connects UH West Oʻahu students who want to learn, compete, and grow in cybersecurity.

You don't need to be an expert to get involved - just curious, motivated, and ready to learn!