Southeast Missouri State University’s capstone cybersecurity class is making waves in a global embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) competition. In their first-ever attempt, the team has remained in the top 10 rankings in a highly competitive fourteen-week-long challenge, organized by MITRE-one of the biggest names in the cybersecurity industry. Notably, the team is currently outperforming competitors from institutions like MIT and Purdue, showcasing the strength and dedication of SEMO’s cybersecurity students. The competition is currently in its seventh week.