November 22, 2023 at 03:36PM
Hack The Box (HTB) announces its fifth annual University Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, taking place from December 8 to 10, 2023. The CTF aims to upskill university students in cybersecurity as there is a talent shortage. HTB also releases research showing that 75% of cybersecurity and IT students use their platform to enhance their skills. The CTF will focus on both offensive and defensive challenges to prepare students for real-world cyber threats. Registrations are now open for the competition.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
1. Hack The Box (HTB) is announcing its fifth annual global University Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, scheduled for December 8 to 10, 2023. The competition aims to upskill university students in cybersecurity and address the talent shortage in the field.
2. HTB released research showing that 75% of cybersecurity and IT students use the HTB platform alongside their formal education. 47% use the platform to enhance their overall cyber skills, while 24% use it to prepare for the cyber job market.
3. The research also revealed that 83% of students see improved grades after upskilling on the platform, indicating the importance of blending hands-on practical learning with traditional theory-based education.
4. Haris Pylarinos, CEO and Founder of Hack The Box, highlighted the need to equip the next generation with cutting-edge skills and prepare them for real-world cyber threats before entering the workforce. In 2023, the CTF will include offensive and defensive challenges to create well-rounded cyber professionals.
5. The CTF will offer 18 challenges across six categories, catering to all skill levels. Participants can form teams of 1-30 students and can participate from any location. The competition offers prizes totaling $67,900+ and the opportunity to earn swag and certificates of attendance.
6. Hack The Box is a leading gamified cybersecurity upskilling, certification, and talent assessment platform with over 2 million platform members. It aims to create and connect cyber-ready individuals and organizations through engaging hacking experiences.
7. Hack The Box is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Greece and the US.
8. Registrations for the CTF are now open.