DePaul Security Daemons Information

Official LinkedIn Page of the Security Daemons Competitive Team and Student Organization @ DePaul University. Our organization is comprised of students that are interested in all aspects of cybersecurity from a wide range of degree programs and disciplines. Throughout the year, we host numerous events and workshops thoughtfully curated by our student-run board. We work with our strong alumni network, industry professionals, and related organizations to cultivate a community of cybersecurity enthusiasts at DePaul University. Our meetings, website, and socials are for sharing information on security topics, news, classes, and networking opportunities within DePaul and in the Chicagoland area. Competitively, we host tryouts and practices throughout the calendar year to learn new skills, foster cybersecurity talent, and create teams to compete nationally in cybersecurity competitions. Through past competitions like CCDC and CPTC, our teams gain invaluable experience on a global stage, while representing DePaul's Cybersecurity program. Some of our major achievements as of 2025 include: National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC): 2nd place in 2021 3rd place finishes: 2023, 2016 Midwest Regionals Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC): 1st place finishes: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2010 2nd place finishes: 2024, 2012 3rd place finishes: 2025, 2018, 2011 CPTC Great Lakes Regional 1st place in 2024 3nd place in 2023 see more at www.secdaemons.org/accomplishments