10 Regions to Nationals
The Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition is organized into 10 regional competitions. Win your region to advance to the National Championship and compete for the prestigious Alamo Cup.
Path to the Alamo Cup
The journey from state invitational to national champion.
Explore All Regions
Click on a region to learn more about the competition structure and recent champions.
The Northeast region covers New England and New York, known for strong programs at RIT, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern.
The Mid-Atlantic region features powerhouse programs including UVA (3-time national champion) and multiple defense-focused universities.
The Southeast region is home to UCF, the most decorated CCDC program in history with 6 national championships.
The Midwest region covers the heartland with competitive programs from Indiana Tech, DePaul, and multiple Big Ten universities.
The Southwest region is hosted by UTSA, the birthplace of CCDC. Texas features strong programs at UT Austin and Texas A&M.
The Rocky Mountain region spans the mountain states, with BYU and Dakota State University as consistent national contenders.
The Western region features California's top programs including Stanford (2023 champion) and UC Irvine (2025 champion).
The Pacific Rim region covers the Pacific Northwest and Pacific islands, with strong programs at Oregon State and UW.
The At-Large region provides a path for teams that didn't qualify through their regional but show exceptional promise.
Regional Statistics
Competition overview across all regions.