Hello everyone,
In light of recent security developments and a renewed situational assessment, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the CTF competition that was scheduled to begin today (01.03.2026).
The safety of our participants and the ability for all of us to focus on the challenges with peace of mind are our top priorities. We recognize the effort and anticipation you’ve put into this, but we believe this is the responsible course of action at this time.

🔔 Key Information:

• New Date: We are working on scheduling a new date and will update you via email as soon as the situation stabilizes.
• Registration is Still Open: If you have already registered, your spot is secured automatically. If you haven't signed up yet, registration remains open, and we encourage new participants to join.
• Stay Tuned: We will continue to follow official guidelines and will send an email update regarding any changes or the final launch date.

🌩️ Think You Can Escape the Cloud?
MAFAT (DDR&D) at the Israel Ministry of Defense, in participation with C4I’s Cyber Defense Directorate, is launching the prize competition: "Cloud Escape: The Cyber Afikoman". This three-stage competition is designed to challenge Israel's top cyber talent, tasking participants with extracting data from a bespoke, highly secure cloud environment. Exceptional performance will be rewarded with prestigious prizes.

Prizes:
1st place: $15,000
2nd place: $10,000
3rd place: $7,000
Creativity Award: $3,000

💻Think you've got what it takes?
Secure your spot today and prove your skills in the ultimate cloud escape challenge!