Cybersecurity Competitions:  From Friendly Fire to Live Fire

“You take the red pill… you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”

In the past decade, competitions have expanded to include a wide array of Capture The Flag (CTF) events, both collegiate and professional. Live-fire competitions immerse participants in scenarios where threat actors simulate Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), allowing competitors to experience the pressure of safeguarding mission-critical services. As they combat attacks while striving to keep services online and meet business objectives, these events truly bring the heat!

Cybersecurity competitions reveal the reality of the “Red Pill,” igniting passion for learning and growth as participants navigate the complexities of a cybersecurity career. While we can only control so much in this field, we can certainly enjoy ourselves and fuel our enthusiasm along the way. Join us to hear from team coaches, as well as current and former competitors, as they share what these competitions meant to them and how the experiences have influenced their careers.