The final round was held in the Attack-Defencе format and included tasks in 13 programming languages. Participants had to protect their servers, while also exploiting the vulnerabilities on their opponents’ servers to capture their flags, i.e. a secret nugget of information.
“Cyber attacks are becoming our new reality, and companies must realize that security is an ongoing process that requires around-the-clock monitoring and global actions. International cooperation is more than just knowledge exchange; it’s also about creating a common platform for generating solutions that will strengthen links between nations and professional communities, thus paving the way for a safer digital environment. Therefore, the subject of specialist training is on our agenda. Students that actively participate in such events deserve particular attention. We’re certain that young specialists will be able to come up with novel methods and solutions that might revolutionize the landscape of cybersecurity as they learn from each other and work in international teams,” says Danil Zakoldaev, the head of ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies.
BRICS+ CTF is an innovative Russian project that aims to enhance the skills of aspiring IT specialists. The tournament highlights Russia’s advanced cybersecurity technologies and invites programmers from around the world to learn about Russian IT education and compete with the world’s best teams. This year, five teams from Myanmar joined the contest thanks to its general partner, the Aquarius company.
