Dozens compete in Colorado Springs hackathon on Valentine’s Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- It might not be everybody's idea of a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day, but dozens put their keyboards to the test in the Springs.
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It was the National Cybersecurity Center's Capture the Flag Hackathon. Gamers weren't out on a field, but inside a conference room set up with computers.
Contestants could learn new skills on penetrating networks, with the goal being to access the scoring server. You didn't need any particular skills; all levels were welcomed. About half were high schoolers.
Prizes were awarded, including the coveted Golden Keyboard to the top team.