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CSAW’25

​Operational Technology Security Competition

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Elevate Your Expertise: Announcing the Inaugural OT-Sec Competition!

Prepare to advance your cybersecurity capabilities! We are excited to announce the launch of the in-person Operational Technology (OT) Security Competition during the CSAW 25 event. This pioneering event transcends traditional formats, offering a unique opportunity to engage, learn, and collaborate within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. Participants will have the chance to address authentic OT challenges, partner with peers, and demonstrate their proficiencies in a competitive yet supportive setting.

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Competition Format

OT-SEC 25 will mainly be in the format of a series of games not technically demanding but similar to the average CTF challenge.

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Two Rounds:

  • The 1st round will be preliminary where participants would be judged by designated subject matter experts based on a written report about an OT-SEC topic (Electric Power Plant Attack).

  • 2nd round is the final round where participants would be invited to the competition.

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Audience: 10 teams of 2 individuals would be invited to the final round. 

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Location: CSAW, NEW YORK 

competition timeline

Registration deadline
Qualification reports
Announcement of qualified teams
Competition dates
September 25 2025
October 5 2025
October 10 2025
November 7 2025
Timeline
Methodology

Prizes

  • 1st prize

  • 2nd prize

  • Best Social Engineering Attack

Organizers

Organizers

Mohamed El Atoubi
Student Lead
NYU
Mihalis Maniatakos
Faculty Lead
NYU
Submission Guidelines

LET THE GAMES BEGIN.

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