Red teams of white hat hackers and blue teams of Russian cybersecurity experts will test their limits online in the International Standoff 16 Cyberbattle this October.

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International Standoff 16 Cyberbattle

Defense teams from different countries will take part in the new format of Standoff Cyberbattle during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum

# Getting started
1.	If you don't have an account yet, [register on the Standoff 365 Platform](https://auth.standoff365.com/en-US/account/registration/).
2.	Read the [step-by-step instructions](https://help.standoff365.com/en-US/8833436683/portal) on how to set up a connection to Standoff International cyber exercise at SPIEF 2025.
3.	Go to Workspace → [Access and resources](https://cyberbattle.standoff365.com/en-US/battle/40?tab=accessAndResources), and download a VPN config file.
❗️Each polygon has its own unique VPN configuration. For correct operation, it is necessary to download a separate configuration file for each polygon through this access page. If you try to use the configuration file of another polygon, the system will deny access.


# Getting support
If you encounter technical difficulties or have any questions about the Standoff International cyber exercise at SPIEF 2025, write to our [Telegram bot](https://t.me/stf_def_support_bot)

# Completing tasks
You can find answers to all tasks in Positive Technologies security tools, which store logs and artifacts from the Standoff International cyber exercise at SPIEF 2025.
If you don't have any experience with Positive Technologies products, read the following materials:
*	 [MaxPatrol SIEM Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FMP-SIEM.pdf)
*	 [PT NAD Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT-NAD.pdf)
*   [PT ISIM Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT_ISIM.pdf/)
*   [PT Sandbox Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT_SandBox.pdf/)
*   [Official Positive Technologies documents](https://help.ptsecurity.com/en-US/projects)

# How are the tasks performed?
The answers to all tasks can be found in Positive Technologies SecTools, where logs and artefacts.

Note the specifics of connection and data display:
* Connection to MaxPatrol SIEM, PT NAD, PT Sandbox, PT ISIM is via **LDAP** (select the LDAP tab in the authorization window).
* PT Application Firewall  - authorization via the credentials listed below under Access and Resources - Useful Information.

Important: The timing of events depends on your time zone. For example:
- An event is logged in SIEM at 10:00 UTC+0.
- For a user from Vladivostok (UTC+10), it will show up as 18:00. 
In NAD, the time zone time is specified in the NAD account settings, Interface Setup section.
 
Don't forget to switch on VPN to work with the protection system.

International cyber exercise at SPIEF 2025

Red teams of the world's top white hat hackers and blue teams of Russian cybersecurity experts will test their limits online and offline in this year's biggest Cyberbattle at PHDays Fest

# Getting started
1.	If you don't have an account yet, [register on the Standoff 365 Platform](https://auth.standoff365.com/en-US/account/registration/).
2.	Read the [step-by-step instructions](https://help.standoff365.com/en-US/8833436683/portal) on how to set up a connection to Standoff Cyberbattle.
3.	Go to Workspace → [Access and resources](https://range.standoff365.com/battle/38/?section=report&tab=accessAndResources), and download a VPN config file.
❗️Each polygon has its own unique VPN configuration. For correct operation, it is necessary to download a separate configuration file for each polygon through this access page. If you try to use the configuration file of another polygon, the system will deny access.


# Getting support
If you encounter technical difficulties or have any questions about the Standoff Cyberbattle, write to our [Telegram bot](https://t.me/stf_def_support_bot)

# Completing tasks
You can find answers to all tasks in Positive Technologies security tools, which store logs and artifacts from the Standoff Cyberbattle.
If you don't have any experience with Positive Technologies products, read the following materials:
*	 [MaxPatrol SIEM Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FMP-SIEM.pdf)
*	 [PT NAD Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT-NAD.pdf)
*   [PT ISIM Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT_ISIM.pdf/)
*   [PT Sandbox Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT_SandBox.pdf/)
*   [Official Positive Technologies documents](https://help.ptsecurity.com/en-US/projects)

Please note:
• To connect to MaxPatrol SIEM, select the **LDAP** tab in the authorization window.
• Don't forget to turn on VPN to complete tasks and work with security tools.

Final of the international Standoff 15 Cyberbattle at PHDays Fest

Defenders will compete for the title of winner in the final of the International Cybersecurity Games

# Getting started
1.	Read the [step-by-step instructions](https://help.standoff365.com/en-US/7170815371/portal) on how to set up a connection to Standoff.
2.	Go to Workspace → [Access and resources](https://range.standoff365.com/battle/37/?section=report&tab=accessAndResources), and download a VPN config file.
❗️It is necessary to take into account that each polygon has its own unique VPN configuration. For correct operation, it is necessary to download a separate configuration file for each polygon through this access page. If you try to use the configuration file of another polygon, the system will deny access. 


# Completing tasks
You can find answers to all tasks in Positive Technologies security tools, which store logs and artifacts.
If you don't have any experience with Positive Technologies products, read the following materials:
*	 [MaxPatrol SIEM Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FMP-SIEM.pdf)
*	 [PT NAD Quick Start Guide](https://storage.ptsecurity.com/d/7629f49778f14d969b18/files/?p=%2FPT-NAD.pdf)
*   [Official Positive Technologies documents](https://help.ptsecurity.com/en-US/projects)

Please note:
• To connect to MaxPatrol SIEM, select the LDAP tab in the authorization window.
• The security tools contain logs and artifacts from the past time. To display the data, use filters by period.
• Don't forget to turn on VPN to complete tasks and work with security tools.

# Getting support
If you encounter technical difficulties or have any questions, write to our [Telegram bot](https://t.me/stf_def_support_bot).

Final of International Cybersecurity Games for Defenders

Attackers will compete for the title of winner in the final of the International Cybersecurity Games

Final of International Cybersecurity Games for Attackers

Red teams will fight for a chance to compete in the finals of hyperrealistic competition
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Qualifiers for Standoff 15 Cyberbattle

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International cyber exercise at SPIEF

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Standoff 13 play-ins

Teams of specialists-in-training compete online and offline in the student cyberbattle final at PHDays Fest 2

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Standoff 13 main stage

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