SkyRift CTF
About the event
Cybersecurity of autonomous platforms is one of the most urgent technical challenges of our time — and one that can no longer be left to a narrow circle of specialists.
SkyRift CTF is a team-based Capture the Flag competition built around a realistic attack scenario: participants work through the infrastructure of a technology company, extract intelligence from a compromised chatbot, escalate access to a server, and ultimately reach a target system operating in reconnaissance mode. The objective — breach the network perimeter, identify vulnerabilities, and gain control of the command infrastructure.
This is not a sandbox exercise for its own sake. It is a full attack chain in a controlled environment, designed to reflect how adversaries actually operate against real-world systems.
Technology Partners
IronCyber is a Ukrainian cybersecurity startup that develops hands-on attack scenarios based on real, modern cyber incidents. The company transforms the experience of Ukrainian cybersecurity professionals—gained while countering large-scale attacks—into structured learning formats designed to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
The virtual environment simulating live IT infrastructure is powered by Cyber Ranges.
SkyRift CTF is held as part of Kyiv Defense Tech Week — a multi-day forum bringing together engineers, startups, researchers, investors, and military professionals around defense innovation.
Format
Teams of 3 to 5 participants. Individual registration is welcome — we will match you with a team. Each participant brings their own laptop. Difficulty level: intermediate. Prior CTF experience is an advantage, but not required. Estimated competition duration: up to 4 hours.
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