About the contest

About Sikorsky CTF

Do you dream of a successful career in cybersecurity? Do you want to try your hand at real cybersecurity challenges? Check out the Sikorsky CTF, a 2-day online capture-the-flag competition organized by the National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, taking place online July 11-12, 2026, and open to all students of Ukrainian higher education institutions and high schools.

2–5
Players / team
24h
Non-stop online
Jul 11–12
2026

Career launchpad

Participation in the CTF prepares university students for a successful career in cybersecurity, as including the experience on a resume improves the chances for employment and makes them stand out among potential employers.

Find your vector

Participation in the CTF helps high school students to find their strengths in cyber and focus on their preferences in the field, where there is no one universal area, so they will be able to find the development vector that suits them most.

Real scenarios

The goal of the Sikorsky CTF is to provide students with hands-on experience in finding and identifying vulnerabilities, a key skill in cybersecurity. Using simulated cyberattacks, participants work through situations that may arise in real life.

The competition runs in two divisions — University and Junior. The best teams in each division will be awarded special prizes that give the winners powerful tools to further improve their cybersecurity skills.
The Sikorsky CTF is a great opportunity for young people to demonstrate their skills, learn new techniques, and make new friends and colleagues in the cybersecurity industry! Start gathering a team for the Sikorsky CTF.

Curious how it went last time? Check out Sikorsky CTF 2023 →