ECX Inc.
Western Michigan University's official CTF team. Sharpening skills. Capturing flags. A joint initiative by WRAVEN and CCaWMU.
About Us
What is CTF?
CTF(Capture the Flag) competitions are cybersecurity challenges where participants solve problems to find hidden "flags," simulating real-world security tasks in a controlled, gamified environment.
Mission & Purpose
We are ECX Inc., Western Michigan University's premier CTF team, EST. 2013, dedicated to cultivating cybersecurity talent through rigorous training and competitive events. We tackle challenges across cryptography, reverse engineering, web exploitation, pwn, & more.
WRAVEN & Computer Club
ECX Inc. operates as a collaborative effort between WRAVEN (WMU's techical cybersecurity RSO) and the Computer Club, bringing together diverse technical interests focused on practical security application.
Join the Ranks
Ready to Compete?
We welcome dedicated WMU students with a passion for cybersecurity and problem-solving. Whether you're experienced or a serious learner ready to dive deep, connect with ECX Inc.
The best way to get involved is through our primary communication channel:
Join DiscordCurrent Members
Core Team Roster
Competition Intel
ECX Inc. Achievements
- MWC3: Created 6 Challenges! (Github)
- x3CTF 2025: Placed 39th overall :O
- History of Greatness: Placed top 50 in the country in 2015, 2016, and 2018
- Upcoming: Preparing for Google CTF 2025
Detailed results and challenge analyses are often shared on our Discord and member blogs.