STJ CyberStorm: “Digital Storm, Relentless Pursuit”
Cyberstorm is St. John’s University’s student-run, competitive cybersecurity team. Members train together, focusing on both offense and defense, to apply their skills in Capture the Flag and collegiate competitions. Whether exploiting vulnerabilities or hardening systems, Cyberstorm gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world cybersecurity issues.
Meet the Team
| 2026 Team Members |
|---|
| Coach: Rahul Karnik |
Captain: Gianni Faruzzo |
Co-captain: Kevin Valdes |
Captain’s Assistant: Ayaan Bhatti |
Active members: Brian Perez Alvarado Shyla Budhai Lucas Daoust Ayat Khondker Ethan Rahim Gigi Rurua |
Achievements:
The team competed in the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense League, Inc. Regional Competition.
Alyssa Meczkowska and Lucas Daoust won third place in a Capture the Flag Competition at Hofstra University.
The team won third place in a Capture the Flag competition at BSidesNYC.
Apply to Join the STJ Cyberstorm Team
Scan the QR code to complete your application and become part of the team.