​Operational Technology Security Competition

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

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 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.

​Operational Technology Security Competition
Short Name
OT Security Competition

Operational Technology Security Competition 2026

Timeline
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Registration Deadline
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Qualification Reports Due
EST
Competition Starts
EST
Competition Ends
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Final Presentations & Award Ceremony Starts
EST
Final Presentations & Award Ceremony Ends
EST
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Challenge Details

Teams tackle authentic industrial control and critical infrastructure scenarios, including electric power plant attack concepts, through CTF-style games and applied analysis. Gives participants a practical, collaborative environment to explore operational technology risk, defensive thinking, and the security challenges behind real-world cyber-physical systems.

Organizers & Judges
Mohamed El Atoubi
Organizer
Student Lead
Email
me2890@nyu.edu
Farshad Khorrami
Organizer
Region
Michail Maniatakos
Organizer
Email
mm6446@nyu.edu
Region