Blue Team Village CTF
DEF CON 33
Access Everywhere • Defend Everything
CTF Starts In
August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
Event Details
Join us for an intense cybersecurity competition focused on defensive strategies, incident response, and blue team operations.
In-Person Event
This is an in-person CTF competition that requires physical attendance at DEF CON 33.
48 Hours
Non-stop competition
In-Person CTF
Physical attendance required
Blue Team
Defensive security
All Levels
Beginner to Expert
What to Expect
Real-World Scenarios
Face challenges based on actual cybersecurity incidents and defensive strategies used by security professionals.
Team Collaboration
Work together with your team to solve complex security challenges and defend against simulated attacks.
In-Person Experience
Immerse yourself in the DEF CON atmosphere with hands-on challenges, live support, and face-to-face networking.
Networking
Connect with cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world at DEF CON.
Available CTFs
Choose from our curated selection of Guest CTFs from our call for contests and Blue Team Village's signature CTFs.
Blue Team Village CTFs
Guest CTFs
CTFs from our call for contests
Rules & Guidelines
Fair play and learning are our top priorities. Please review these important guidelines.
No attacking other teams or the competition infrastructure
No sharing flags or solutions with other teams
Respect all participants and organizers
Follow DEF CON code of conduct
Teams can have 1-4 members maximum
Solo participation is encouraged and welcome
Team registration required before competition starts
All skill levels welcome - beginners encouraged!
Competition runs for 48 hours straight
Challenges released in waves throughout the event
Scoreboard updates in real-time
Final submissions accepted until closing ceremony
Points awarded based on challenge difficulty
Dynamic scoring - points decrease as more teams solve
Prizes for top 3 teams and special categories
Recognition certificates for all participants
Important Notes
This is a defensive security focused CTF. While some challenges may involve understanding attack techniques, the primary focus is on detection, analysis, and response.
Questions during the competition? Look for Blue Team Village organizers, or visit our help desk in the village area.
Our Sponsors
Special thanks to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible.
Blue Sponsor
Graylog
Log Management & SIEM Platform
Platinum Sponsor
HackTheBox
Cybersecurity Training Platform
