CNY Hackathon tests students' cybersecurity skills

Students from colleges across central New York gathered at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica on Saturday, Nov. 14, for the CNY Hackathon. Teams competed in cybersecurity challenges, including capture-the-flag puzzles and exercises in defending computer networks. The event began with a virtual kickoff on Friday and included a job fair and awards ceremony. Participating schools included MVCC, Syracuse University and SUNY Polytechnic Institute.