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External: Elastic CTF

CSE/082X (The Pod) - 02/11/2026

This event is organised by an external group however we think it may be interesting to CyberSoc members. You must RSVP at this link: https://events.elastic.co/ctf-uni-of-york Put your security skills to the test on November 2nd at our in-person Capture the Flag CyberSecurity Challenge, hosted in partnership with the University of York and Elastic Observability Platform. You’ll face off against your peers in a fast-paced challenge to solve real-world security scenarios —with Elastic swag and bragging rights up for grabs! We’ll kick things off with a short introduction to Elastic Security, then dive straight into the action. What we'll cover: - Learn about Elastic Security’s features and capabilities - Sharpen your threat detection and hunting skills - Immediately put your new knowledge into practice in our CTF exercise based on a real attack scenario - Top 3 winners will be awarded with a prize Attendee Pre-requisites - A laptop with a modern browser (e.g., Chrome) is all that is needed. - An understanding of endpoint and network fundamentals will be helpful. - Any experience in Security and SIEM will accelerate your chances of winning