DARPA To Hold Cyber Grand Challenge Event

DARPA will hold the world’s first all-computer Capture the Flag tournament in which automated systems may take the first steps toward a defensible, connected future. DARPA’s goal for the CGC is to spur an automation revolution in computer security so machines can discover, confirm and fix software flaws within seconds, instead of waiting up to a year as is typical under the current human-centric system. DARPA believes these capabilities are essential if the nation and world are to take full advantage of the increasingly interlinked big-data revolution while protecting data and processes—especially as more and more devices, including vehicles and homes, get connected to the “Internet of Things.” Seven teams from across the United States have qualified to compete in the Final Event. Nearly $4 million in prizes are at stake—along with the chance to help revolutionize cybersecurity going forward. The winning team will receive $2 million; second place will earn $1 million; and third place will earn $750,000. The CGC Final Event will take place August 4, 2016, live on stage co-located with the DEF CON 24 conference in Las Vegas. 

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