Automotive CTF 2024
VicOne, the industry leader at the forefront of automotive cybersecurity, and Block Harbor, the trusted automotive cybersecurity engineering company, proudly spearhead Automotive CTF 2024!
This high-stakes global automotive-focused CTF (capture the flag) competition gathers cybersecurity professionals of all levels — not only to solve challenges but also to upskill their expertise and break through in the exciting field of automotive cybersecurity.
With over US$100,000 in prizes and the opportunity to participate in the final round and awarding ceremony in the US, the challenge is on.
Championing the Future of Automotive Cybersecurity
Facilitating the Emergence of Automotive Cybersecurity Experts
Participants in Automotive CTF gain practical hands-on experience by solving challenges derived from real-world scenarios. This hones their skills toward becoming full-fledged experts in automotive cybersecurity.
Fostering Strategic Collaborations Between the Cybersecurity Community and the Automotive Industry
Automotive CTF provides an arena for cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders to exchange ideas and problem-solving strategies, prompting vital synergies that benefit the connected vehicle industry.
Fortifying Automotive Cybersecurity Through Potential Zero-Day Vulnerability Discoveries
While Automotive CTF's hacking exercises are designed to exploit weaknesses in simulated car systems, the attempts could uncover zero-day vulnerabilities, thus leading to more secure vehicles for the road ahead.
Automotive CTF Mechanics
US/Global Schedule of Activities
Training Period
NOW OPEN
Pre-register in VSEC Learn courses (Block Harbor Hackathon 101) and CTF Proving Grounds to access training and walk-throughs of previous challenges:
Competition Registration
Qualifying Round (Remote)
Aug. 24 to Sept. 8, 2024
Finals (Remote/On-site*)
Oct. 21, 2024
*Detroit, Michigan, USA (The team or a team representative needs to be on-site to compete.)
Contact: Bryan Blancke
bryan@blockharbor.io
For the Japan schedule, go to: /jp/automotive-ctf
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