BERKE1337 (berk-leet) is UC Berkeley's student-run cybersecurity club, open to anyone with no experience or application required. Members attend weekly meetings covering cybersecurity news and learning, compete in CTFs, CCDC, CPTC, and NCL, and hear from industry speakers at guest talks. The club also hosts resume review days and runs socials like Minecraft, board games, and hikes.
Events They Host
Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC)
National competition. Most recent cycle ran August 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026.
Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC)
Regional competition. Most recent cycle ran November 2, 2025 to March 29, 2026.
National Cyber League (NCL)
National competition. Most recent cycle ran October 25, 2025 to November 9, 2025.
Member Experiences
Build Day Social
Upgrading and cleaning the club's server at SDH Room 621. April 12, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Open to members who want to help build or just hang out.