This virtual tournament will host thousands of players from all across the Nordic Countries in Europe* in November 2024.
In round 1, the Qualifying round (Open to all), competitors will take part in a Boot-up CTF (Capture the Flag) competition:
Dates: 28th – 29th November 2024
Start time: 9:00 CET (Open for 32 hours)
Those who finish in the top 100 of the Boot-up CTF round will then be invited back to take part in the advanced Core Netwars final round. This will be by invitation only:
Dates: 12th – 13th December
Start time: 16:00 – 19:00 (2 x 3 hours)
The challenges in this free CTF are perfect for practitioners at the foundation and intermediate skill level and use real-world scenarios, testing their skills across a wide spectrum of cybersecurity disciplines in a fun and competitive environment.
“I really enjoyed the challenges and the “real-life” aspect of the CTF. I am very much looking forward to the next SANS CTF tournament!” – CTF player from UBS Switzerland
*6 Qualifying countries are listed below under the 'Who Can Play?' section.
Prizes
Qualifying round (BootUp CTF) - 28th - 29th November 2024
Those who finish in the top 100 of the Boot-up CTF round will then be invited back to take part in the advanced Core Netwars final round. This will be by invitation only.
Final round (Core NetWars) - 12th - 13th December 2024
First Place Prize: SANS Course and GIAC Attempt* + Swag
Second Place Prize: NetWars Continuous Licence + Swag
Third Place Prize: Swag
The Top 10 will also receive an exclusive SANS Nordic Cyber Tournament Coin.
*If the SANS course has a GIAC related.
Who Can Play?
Anyone with a good foundation of cybersecurity knowledge will be able to take part. If you’re just getting started in cyber or if you’re a more seasoned pro, there is something for you to enjoy.
Players from the following countries are eligible to play:
| Players from the following countries are eligible to play: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Finland | |
| Denmark | Estonia | |
| Norway | Iceland | |
How to Register
New to SANS? Create an account hereNew to SANS? Create an account hereTo sign-up for this CTF, follow these steps: - Create your Account & check your email - Log into your account & verify details - Visit Account Dashboard & register
Already have an account? Login to register!Already have an account? Login to register!If you’ve already got an account, please login and look for a notice in your dashboard about the CTF. You can register for the CTF there.
Are you a CISO or Security Team Lead?
Take this opportunity to use the “SANS Nordic Cyber Tournament 2024” as your own internal Cybersecurity Festival. Get your team together and benefit from:
- Enhanced Team Development – The tournament can serve as a platform for skill development within your team. Encourage your team to participate, collaborate and sharpen their cybersecurity skills.
- Benchmarking and Performance Assessment – Benchmark your team’s performance against participants from your country and wider region. This tournament gives you the opportunity for self-assessment and identifying areas for improvement.
- Promoting a Sense of Pride Within the Security Team – Promote participation in this cybersecurity tournament and encourage engagement. We will provide the challenges; you provide your teams with the time and space to take part in this memorable event.
Get in touch with our Sales team for more information
Looking for a Tournament of your own?
Are you looking to play a CTF or Cyber Range within your own organisation? Select a private cyber range experience for your team to assess or advance their skills to meet the unique needs of your organisation. SANS will help you to:
- Define Learning Objectives
- Develop Scorecards
- Configure Content & Platform
Rules of Engagement
- Participants must be from the eligible country list (above).
- Every individual who wishes to take part must register.
- Please share this page with your colleagues or friends if they would like to join.
- Signing up for this tournament can only be done by creating a SANS Account. Prior to the event starting all registered participants will be invited to accept access via an email.
- Have fun!
