Two-Day Cyber Defense Challenge
Built for defenders ready to test their skills in real-world attack scenarios. Compete solo in 14 timed missions or join the team tournament with squads of 3 to 4 battling through full-scale investigations.
2 Days
14 Missions
Solo & Teams
Finals
Operation 33 is Cyberbit's two-day cyber defense challenge at DEF CON 33's Blue Team Village, built for defenders ready to test their skills in real-world attack scenarios. Expect live environments, nonstop action, and real-world pressure that will push your defensive capabilities to the limit.
Only the Sharpest Survive
With first-to-solve wins and escalating difficulty across 14 timed missions, only the most skilled defenders will survive all challenges. This is not for the faint of heart - it's a true test of defensive cybersecurity expertise.
This immersive, hands-on experience replicates real-world security operations and pushes participants to think like true threat hunters, SOC analysts, and incident responders.
Face 14 challenging missions with escalating difficulty and first-to-solve wins. Every second counts in this high-pressure environment.
- • 14 timed challenges
- • Escalating difficulty
- • First-to-solve wins
- • Real-time scoring
Work with live, dynamic environments that simulate real-world attack scenarios and require immediate defensive responses.
- • Real-time scenarios
- • Dynamic challenges
- • Live threat simulation
- • Immediate response required
Join squads of 3 to 4 defenders in full-scale investigations with top teams advancing to the finals for ultimate glory.
- • 3-4 member teams
- • Full-scale investigations
- • Finals advancement
- • Collaborative defense
Top teams advance to the finals where the most skilled defenders compete for ultimate recognition and prizes.
- • Elite competition
- • Advanced challenges
- • Championship prizes
- • Professional recognition