About the Operation

Join a high-stakes game of capture the flag that puts your skills to the test. Learn while you play, using offensive strategies to outsmart your adversaries and improve your cyber defense skills.

 Identify weaknesses and risks in your security posture
 Bolster your own cyber defenses
 Manage risk, eliminate blind spots, and reduce exposure

Choose from six game times:

Wednesday, August 10 @ 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m. PDT
Thursday, August 11 @ 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m. PDT

Haven't signed up yet?  Register here.

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Ready to Play? Start Here.

Download this instructions guide to learn how to get started.

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Prizes

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Requirements

A laptop and some knowledge of Linux are required to compete in the challenge.

Participants may only take the Operation: Red Team challenge once.

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Where to Go

To get to Breakers E (where Operation: Red Team will be hosted), from the Business Hall, exit Bayside.

From the Bayside Foyer, make your way to the escalators located in front of the FedEx Office.

Proceed up the escalators to Level 2.

When you arrive at the top of the escalators, you’ll find yourself in the Mandalay Bay Foyer.

Make an immediate right off the escalators and proceed straight down the “Reef” hallway.

Once you reach the Breakers Registration area, make a right. The sign will say “Breakers A-F”.

Proceed past the registration counters and make a left.

Follow the signs to the Breakers Rooms which are located on the left side of the hallway.

Breakers E is the 2nd room on the left.

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