Texas Security Awareness Week (TexSAW) is a cybersecurity competition and learning experience hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas’ Computer Security Group (CSG). This multi-day event revolves around a 48-hour CTF competition, complemented by workshops, speakers, and mini-competitions held throughout the event.

TexSAW aims to engage students at all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, by making cybersecurity approachable and entertaining. The event will kick off with introductory workshops covering the essentials in topics like Linux fundamentals, web exploitation basics, reverse engineering, forensics, cryptography, and more.

The Computer Security Group (CSG) is one of the oldest student organizations on campus and the largest cybersecurity group at the University of Texas at Dallas. Our mission is to foster a thriving cybersecurity community through weekly tech talks, hands-on workshops, community outreach, and active participation in both casual and competitive CTF events.

CSG is made up of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, bringing real-world experience and a shared passion for cybersecurity. Thanks to our dedication, our CTF team ranked as the 8th-best academic team in the nation last year!

What Makes CSG Unique?

• Grassroots Origins: Founded at UT Dallas, we are a truly student-led organization with no external governing body—we take pride in our independence!
• Highly Competitive: Our CTF and competition teams have over 20 active members, consistently ranking among the best in the nation.
• Community-Focused: We host events for both beginners and experienced cybersecurity enthusiasts, ensuring everyone has a place to learn and grow, including us.
• Nonprofit Morales & Education-Driven: Every initiative we undertake is focused on expanding cybersecurity education and awareness.

TexSAW is free to attend!

Support our mission! If you'd like to contribute to this incredible event, consider becoming a sponsor and helping us expand cybersecurity education.

TexSAW is open to students, professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts of all skill levels. Everyone will be able to learn something!

What to bring: Please bring your laptop, chargers, and some money for food. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.

For workshops: We recommend having Kali Linux or other security tools pre-installed for certain hands-on sessions. But if you don't know, don't stress! Show up and you'll be sorted.

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TexSAW is an event for everyone. We strive to create a welcoming environment, and any disrespectful actions towards the team or fellow participants will result in immediate removal from the event.