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PREPARE.

Three virtual, two-hour bootcamps prepare participants for Harden Day, the Pentest challenge, and the Blue Team/Incident Response challenge.

14–16 SEP 2026መስከረም 4–6
VIRTUALZoom expected
2 HOURS EACHOne session per track
01 / START HERE

YOU DO NOT NEED TO ARRIVE AS AN EXPERT

BUILD THE
FOUNDATION
FIRST.

The bootcamps give participants a structured introduction to the tools, concepts, and working methods used across CyberShield’s three competition tracks.

The goal is preparation—not giving away competition solutions. Each session will help participants understand the track, prepare their systems, and know where to ask questions before competition day.

02 / THE THREE SESSIONS

ONE BOOTCAMP.
FOR EACH TRACK.

14 SEP · መስከረም 4

VIRTUAL · 2 HOURS

HARDEN BOOTCAMP

Preparation for the defensive hardening challenge on Day 1.

  • Hardening workflow and priorities
  • Windows, Linux, and Active Directory fundamentals
  • Accounts, services, permissions, and firewalls
  • Understanding baseline and post-hardening results
15 SEP · መስከረም 5

VIRTUAL · 2 HOURS

PENTEST BOOTCAMP

Preparation for the two-day offensive security challenge.

  • Reconnaissance and enumeration
  • Web and network service testing
  • Credential and privilege-escalation fundamentals
  • Team workflow, notes, and evidence capture
16 SEP · መስከረም 6

VIRTUAL · 2 HOURS

BLUE TEAM / IR BOOTCAMP

Preparation for the final incident-response investigation.

  • Common log and evidence sources
  • Triage, scoping, and working hypotheses
  • Timelines and indicators of compromise
  • Documenting findings and incident conclusions

The detailed topic list and session start times will be confirmed before the event and posted in the official CyberShield Telegram channel.

03 / GET READY ONLINE

JOIN READY
TO PARTICIPATE.

  • A laptop you can administer
  • A stable internet connection
  • Zoom or the confirmed conferencing app installed and tested
  • Headphones or a quiet space
  • A modern browser and reliable local storage
  • Ability to install approved tools and VPN software

CHECK TELEGRAM FIRST

Zoom access details, session times, required downloads, topic lists, and participant announcements will be posted in the official CyberShield Telegram channel.

Open Telegram ↗
  • Install required updates before each session
  • Test your microphone and audio
  • Download large tools before the session begins
  • Ask access questions before competition day
04 / FAQ

GOOD TO
KNOW.

Do I need previous CTF experience?

No. The bootcamps are designed to help first-time competitors understand the format and prepare their systems and workflow.

How will I join the virtual sessions?

Zoom is the expected platform. Confirmed access links and session times will be shared with registered participants and announced through the official Telegram channel.

Will the bootcamps reveal competition answers?

No. They explain tools, access, foundational techniques, and event procedures without disclosing challenge solutions.

Do I need a four-person team before attending?

No. You may attend before your team is complete. Team requirements and team-formation support will be confirmed before competition begins.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Recording availability has not been confirmed. Participants should plan to join each session live.

Where will detailed instructions be posted?

The official Telegram channel is the primary place for timely announcements. Important access information may also be sent directly to registered participants.

14–16 SEPTEMBER · መስከረም 4–6 · VIRTUAL

GET READY
BEFORE DAY ONE.

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