Kaspersky announces the registration opening for its brand-new Kaspersky{CTF} (Capture the Flag) competition, inviting academic and corporate teams from around the globe to compete in a battle of skill, strategy and innovation
The competition will run in five regional streams, with the winning teams of each stream getting a unique opportunity to join the finals as part of Kaspersky’s Security Analyst Summit in Thailand on October 25-28 and compete for an $18,000 prize pool
Supporting Cybersecurity Talent Worldwide
In an era where cyberthreats continue to evolve, Kaspersky remains committed to fostering cybersecurity talent and upskilling cybersecurity professionals worldwide to help them counter the constantly developing threat landscape
In May, Kaspersky hosted SAS CTF (Security Analyst Summit Capture the Flag) qualifiers for the community of cybersecurity researchers, defining eight teams that will meet at the finals. The new CTF competition — Kaspersky{CTF} — is designed to reach out to an even broader audience of researchers and bring together teams from academic and corporate fields, offering a platform for both rising talents and established experts to test their skills on a grand scale
Regional Participation and Registration Details
Registration for the competition is open for the participating teams, here. To register their team, potential participants should choose one of the regional streams:
North America, South America and the Caribbean
Europe
The Middle East, Turkiye and Africa
Russia and the CIS
Asia and Oceania
To complete registration, all participants will have to verify their affiliation with a recognized institution or organization, using emails with corporate or academic domains
Tournament Format and Challenge Scope
On August 30-31, the teams, that passed the registration, will step up to the 24-hour online CTF tournament that will define regional winners. During the challenge, they will face cutting-edge cybersecurity tasks, ranging from cryptography and reverse engineering to web security, and undoubtedly AI.
META Stream Backed by UAE Cyber Security Council
The META stream of the competition is organized with the support of the UAE Cyber Security Council. The Council plays a vital role in securing the nation’s digital transformation and supporting initiatives that enhance cyber resilience within the local market
Statement from UAE Cyber Security Council
H.E Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, stated: “The UAE Cyber Security Council is committed to fostering a resilient and forward-looking cyber environment”
He added: “We recognize the critical importance of nurturing cybersecurity talent and commend initiatives like the Kaspersky CTF for empowering cybersecurity professionals and strengthening community cooperation”
Finalists to Compete in Thailand
The winners of five regional Kaspersky{CTF} streams will have an opportunity to receive an exclusive invitation and travel coverage to the SAS CTF 2025 on-site finals in Thailand to compete for the main prize together with eight SAS CTF finalists
Kaspersky’s Vision for Cyber Talent Development
“Organizations supporting or participating in CTFs not only strengthen internal cyber capabilities but also signal a proactive commitment to talent development and industry leadership
For young researchers, Kaspersky{CTF} is a unique opportunity to meet the real-world challenges and realize that work in cybersecurity is worth it,” commented Igor Kuznetsov, Director of Kaspersky’s Global Research & Analysis Team
Educational Webinars for Participants
In preparation for the main event, Kaspersky will organize a series of educational sessions designed to enhance participants’ competitive readiness. These webinars will cover teaser tasks and strategies for effective CTF performance at SAS CTF finals
About Kaspersky
Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments around the globe
The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading digital life protection for personal devices, specialized security products and services for companies, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help millions of individuals and over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them
Learn more at www.kaspersky.com
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