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Break AI Attack Paths. Defend With Clarity.

3 tracks. 18 flags. 4 days. Real attack paths.

18 flags
Across 3 tracks
4-day event
Live next month
Sandbox
Browser-based, no setup
Leaderboard
Ranked + rewards
Win $100 + premium swagTop 3 finishers
Save spot

Join the challenger list

Coming next month: 4-day CTF event. Save your spot now.

Platform screens

Inside the Actual Experience.

These are real CTF platform views across sandbox, challenge runner, workflow, and dashboard moments.

CTF leaderboard preview
CTF platform sandbox preview
CTF flag submission preview
CTF challenge runner preview
KubeArmor AI-CTF 2026 event poster: 3 tracks, 18 flags, 4-day event with over $1,000 in prizes
Three tracks

Pick One. Or Play All Three.

Five challenges plus a bonus completion flag in each track. 1,000 points apiece.

TRACK 01
Prompt Injection
Adversarial chat, indirect inputs
6 challenges
  • 01System Override
  • 02Persona Drift
  • 03Memory Drift
  • 04Indirect Injection
  • 05Tool Confusion
  • Bonus completion flag
1,000 pts total =3k max6 flags
TRACK 02
Agent Hijack
Tool calls, multi-step coercion
6 challenges
  • 01Tool Roulette
  • 02Search Poison
  • 03Approval Skip
  • 04Plan Rewrite
  • 05Memory Corruption
  • Bonus completion flag
1,000 pts total =3k max6 flags
TRACK 03
Hidden API
Shadow endpoints, safety toggles
6 challenges
  • 01Debug Echo
  • 02Safety Mode Tamper
  • 03Transcript Leak
  • 04Header Smuggle
  • 05Rate-Limit Slip
  • Bonus completion flag
1,000 pts total =3k max6 flags
Rewards

Rewards With Clear Terms.

Rank-based rewards with explicit rules, plus certificates for all contestants.

Top 3
Top 3 prize bundle with $100 Amazon gift card, KubeArmor t-shirt, stickers, notebook, and water bottle

Top 3

$100 + Premium Swag

Winner bundle with community spotlight

  • $100 Amazon gift card
  • One premium swag item (hoodie or T-shirt)
  • Stickers + notebook or bottle
Ranks 4-8 prize showing Certificate of Achievement with $30 Amazon gift card

Ranks 4-8

$30 Gift Card

Strong finishers

  • $30 Amazon gift card each
  • Priority certificate delivery
  • Included in post-event shoutout
Certificate of Participation for all contestants showing name, event details, and organizer signature

All contestants

Verified Certificate

Digital certificate for every participant

  • Name, date, completion note
  • Event title and organizer signature
  • Shared after challenge window closes
Certificates

Proof You Were Here.

Signed digital certificates for every contestant. Winners receive a ranked Achievement certificate.

KubeArmor AI-CTF Certificate of Participation template
All participants
KubeArmor AI-CTF Certificate of Achievement template with rank
Ranked winners
Eligibility checklist

Complete All Four to Unlock Rewards.

0/4
01

Participate in the CTF

Submit at least one valid flag during the event window.

02

Join KubeArmor CNCF Slack

Be present in the channel for announcements and updates.

03

Star the KubeArmor repository

Use your GitHub account before reward verification.

KubeArmor logo
04

Share with #KubeArmorCTF

Post on X and LinkedIn tagging @kubearmor.

Still unsure? Join Slack#kubearmor
FAQ

Quick Answers.

Getting Started
Use the lead form on this page. The event is coming next month and runs for 4 days.
No. Everything runs in browser, no kubeconfig, kubectl, or local cluster setup.
Yes. Play one track or all three, total points across tracks are 3,000.
Challenges run on ctf.kubearmor.io and flag submission runs on kubearmor.ctfd.io. Both platforms are currently work in progress and will be active for next month's 4-day event.
Rewards & Rules
You must complete all four checklist items: participate in the event, join the KubeArmor CNCF Slack channel, star the KubeArmor GitHub repository, and share your experience on X and LinkedIn with #KubeArmorCTF tagging @kubearmor.
Every contestant receives a participation certificate including contestant name, event name (KubeArmor AI CTF), date, a completion note, and organizer signature.
Each challenge yields a FLAG string. Submit flags at kubearmor.ctfd.io, which is currently work in progress.