Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- 30-hour online Jeopardy-style Capture The Flag competition running October 10 to 11, 2026
- Over 50 challenges spanning Web Exploitation, Cryptography, Forensics, OSINT, Reverse Engineering and Miscellaneous categories
- Organized by Kuban State Technological University and team Capybaras
- Open to teams worldwide at no cost, with the Spring 2026 edition drawing participants from 51 countries
About the Competition
KubSTU CTF 2026 Autumn Edition is an online Capture The Flag competition following the Jeopardy format, where teams solve independent challenges across multiple categories to earn points. The event spans 30 hours, beginning October 10 at 10:00 MSK and concluding October 11 at 16:00 MSK. Kuban State Technological University (KubSTU) organizes the competition alongside team Capybaras, continuing a series that has established international reach.
Challenge Categories
Participants will encounter more than 50 challenges distributed across six technical categories:
- Web Exploitation: Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications
- Cryptography: Breaking or analyzing cryptographic implementations
- Forensics: Extracting evidence and artifacts from digital sources
- OSINT: Gathering intelligence from publicly available information
- Reverse Engineering: Analyzing compiled software to understand functionality
- Miscellaneous: Varied challenges that may combine multiple disciplines
International Participation
The Spring 2026 edition of KubSTU CTF attracted competing teams from 51 countries, demonstrating the event’s global appeal within the CTF community. The Autumn Edition maintains the same open participation model, welcoming teams regardless of geographic location.
Who Should Participate
KubSTU CTF suits cybersecurity students, hobbyists and professionals seeking to test their skills in a competitive environment. The Jeopardy format allows teams to select challenges matching their expertise, making the competition accessible to participants at varying skill levels. Teams interested in web security, cryptanalysis, digital forensics, open source intelligence or binary analysis will find relevant challenges.