Services

A five-month program from applications through build, evaluation, and ecosystem showcase.

Applications Open — January 2025


Teams apply to join the challenge cohort.

Team Formation & Workshops — February 2025


Teams form, onboard, and attend technical workshops.

Build Phase — March 2025


Teams develop systems with mentor support across challenge tracks.

Evaluations & Demos — April 2025


Expert panel scores submissions; top teams present final demonstrations.

Ecosystem Showcase — May 2025


Selected projects and insights are shared with the broader ecosystem.

Best security event I've attended — real scenarios, real mentors.

Cyber Defense Challenge

Alex M. -@alexm

2025 Participant

Technical workshops

Hands-on sessions covering autonomous defense, AI-native security operations, and responsible system design.

Contact

Cyber Defense Initiative