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Follow our journey from registration opening to crowning the Top Defenders of 2025. Get insights into the competition format, meet our expert judges, and discover the results of this historic cybersecurity event.
After an intense 6-hour competition featuring sophisticated APT attack scenarios, the $RootedReapers team has emerged as the Top Defenders of 2025. Discover the complete results, award winners, and performance analysis with interactive charts.
Read Full ResultsRegistration for the inaugural Best Security Cyber Defense Encounter has officially closed with 47 elite teams from around the world qualified to participate. Meet the teams that will compete for the title of "Top Defenders of 2025".
Meet the TeamsComplete timeline and technical requirements for the upcoming competition. Learn about the 6-hour challenge format, SIEM platforms, APT scenarios, and everything teams need to prepare for the elite competition.
View ScheduleFive distinguished cybersecurity leaders will evaluate team performance in the upcoming competition. These industry veterans bring over 125 combined years of cybersecurity experience to ensure fair, professional assessment.
Meet the JudgesThe inaugural Best Security Cyber Defense Encounter is now accepting registrations from elite cybersecurity teams and expert judges. Join the premier blue team competition designed to showcase defensive excellence.
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