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.
What To Expect
A realistic attack scenario targeting the infrastructure of a company developing autonomous systems.
A fully provisioned technical environment simulating live IT infrastructure, powered by CYBER RANGES.
A live leaderboard displayed throughout the competition, with real-time team standings.
Named participation certificates for all competitors.
Educational grants from SET University awarded to winning teams.
Who Should Participate
Students and early-career professionals in cybersecurity looking to test themselves in a realistic scenario
Engineers and developers with foundational knowledge of networking and Linux environments.
IT and information security professionals interested in the intersection of cybersecurity and defense technology.
Tech program participants and graduates seeking hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
Anyone who wants to understand what real attack vectors look like — and how to defend against them.
Schedule
11:00: Registration and seating
11:15: Welcome from the organizers
11:30: Competition begins
15:30: Results and award ceremony
16:00: Networking