When
JUNE, 16-19
The renowned international competition
for cybersecurity experts
When
JUNE, 16-19
The renowned international competition
for cybersecurity experts
In 2026, the Standoff Cyberbattle turns 10, so get ready for an unforgettable event. Details coming soon.
Personal points
for participants
Industry-specific infrastructures
plus digital replicas of real companies
New features
for an enhanced experience
Join the legendary cyberbattle for four days
The application period for teams under the standard terms has ended
The qualifying stage is complete. You can view the list of teams that advanced to the final on the red teams page.
Up to five teams can still join on a paid basis. To learn more about the terms, contact us at redteam@standoff365.com
Join in as a blue team
Investigate live attacks carried out by white hat hackers using cutting-edge security tools and gain years' worth of experience in just a few days.
Red TEams
Blue teams
Since 2016
international cyberbattle Standoff has been an annual event
7,500+
cybersecurity experts from all over the globe have already taken part in Standoff
500+
companies have improved their cyber resilience by having their teams participate in the battle
Four days of attacks and investigations
with replicas of IT systems
The cyberbattle takes place in a specially designed virtual space called State F, which emulates operational and business processes typical of different sectors: IT, banking, oil and gas, energy, and more.
The battle features real PLC and SCADA systems
enabling participants to level up in lifelike conditions
Witness the most dangerous red team attacks in cyberspace
and watch them play out on physical 3D models
BLUE TEAMS
Up to 10 members per team
Красные команды
The application period for red teams is now over, and the qualifying stage is complete.
You can view the list of teams participating in the final on the red teams page. If you have any questions about participation, contact us at redteam@standoff365.com or via Telegram @stfcommunity
 Red teams
How to take part
Up to 15 members per team
01. Apply to join the cyberbattle
Fill out the form on behalf of your team.
02. Discuss the terms of participation
Following your submission, we'll get in touch to clarify the details and discuss the terms and cost of your participation in the cyberbattle.

For more information, check out the blue team page.
Join our Telegram channel, the main hub for the Standoff community
Here you'll find event announcements, the latest updates, and opportunities to connect with red and blue team members.
Standoff timeline
Over the last 10 years, the cyberbattle has gained recognition in Russia and beyond.
2016
The first Standoff cyberbattle
(PHDays, Moscow)
2017
Standoff 2
(PHDays, Moscow)
2018
Standoff 3
(PHDays, Moscow)
2019
Standoff 4
(PHDays, Moscow)

Standoff 5
(Abu Dhabi)
2020
Standoff 6
(online)
2021
Standoff 7
(PHDays, Moscow)

Standoff 8
(Moscow)
2022
Standoff 9
(PHDays, Moscow)

Standoff 10
(Moscow)
2023
Standoff 11
(PHDays, Москва)

Standoff 12
(Moscow Hacking Week)
2024
Standoff 13
(PHDays, Moscow)

Standoff 14
(online)
2025
Standoff 15
(PHDays, Moscow)

Standoff 16
(online)
If you have any questions about participation or the battle itself, please contact us at
hello@standoff365.com