Competition Evolution

The Evolution of Chronos Security CTF

From a local competition in Sibiu to an international cybersecurity event. Discover our journey of growth, innovation, and impact in cybersecurity education.

3+
Years Experience
350+
Total Participants
1000+
Hours Dedicated
3
Partner Institutions
Trusted Partners

Educational Partnerships

Collaborating with leading educational institutions to advance cybersecurity education

Dimitrie Cantemir Breaza College

Educational Partner

Academic collaboration and student participation

Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy

Military Institution

Military cybersecurity education partnership

University of Bucharest

University Partner

Research collaboration and student engagement

Our Journey

CTF Evolution Timeline

Three years of growth, innovation, and impact in cybersecurity education

2023
March 10-12, 2023

SMCC 2023

Sibiu Metropolitan Cyber Challenge

Sibiu, Romania
~100

Our first cybersecurity competition, held locally in Sibiu. This event marked the beginning of our journey in creating engaging, educational CTF experiences for the cybersecurity community.

30+ teams
teams
48 hours
duration
1 category
categories

Key Achievements

First successful CTF organization
Local cybersecurity community engagement
Foundation for future international events
Positive feedback from participants
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2024
March 29-31, 2024

CSCTF 2024

Chronos Security CTF

Online (Romania)
250+

Expanded to a national level with participation from major Romanian universities. Established three competition categories and professional challenge development processes.

80+ teams
teams
48 hours
duration
3 categories
categories

Key Achievements

National Romanian reach
250+ participants from universities
Three competition categories
Enhanced online platform
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2025
November 7-9, 2025

CSCTF 2025

Chronos Security CTF

Online (EU/NATO)
500+ Expected

Taking our competition international with focus on EU and NATO countries. Enhanced sponsorship program and professional development opportunities for participants.

100+ expected
teams
48 hours
duration
3 categories
categories

Key Achievements

International expansion to EU/NATO
Professional sponsorship program
Enhanced educational partnerships
Advanced challenge development
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Be Part of the Next Chapter

Whether you're a participant, sponsor, or educational partner, there's a place for you in our growing cybersecurity community.

Participate

Join CSCTF 2025 and test your cybersecurity skills against participants from across Europe and NATO countries.

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Sponsor

Support cybersecurity education and connect with emerging talent through our comprehensive sponsorship program.

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Partner

Educational institutions and organizations can partner with us to advance cybersecurity education and research.

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