What is Cyber Battle?

Cyber Battle is a Capture the Flag (CTF) style event that uses mission-based learning, where participants play and compete in rounds of cyber security exercises.

Players apply their acquired cyber skills to collect “flags” within a provided virtual IT environment using a world-class, NATO-awarded cyber range.

This event is designed by Estonian cyber companies CTF Tech and CyberExer, who also help design the annual NATO Locked Shields exercise.

Who can take part?

• Cyber Battle is aimed at TAFE students, but limited spaces are also available for University students and anyone interested in cyber.  
• Participation does not require prior cyber knowledge or experience.  
• You can register if you are at least 18 years old (on 12 April 2025), there is no upper age limit.  
• You can register if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand or any NATO country.  
• Your other commitments allow you to take part in  3 events – in person boot camp on 12 April, virtual Qualification Round on 17 May and if your team qualifies, Grand Final on 5 July.  

How do I register?

• Registration will open on this site on 3 March and close as soon as places are full.  
• Registration is free of charge.  
• Boot camp registration is individual. At the end of the boot camps, participants need to form teams of 3 people to participate in the Qualification Round.  
• If your team qualifies for the Grand Final, you are expected to travel to Melbourne. For TAFE students, travel costs and accommodation will be covered to take part in the Grand Final.