Ethiopia CyberShield Showdown CTF 2025

​Get ready to hack, crack, and attack your way through three days of digital mayhem at Ethiopia's most intense cybersecurity competition! The CyberShield Showdown CTF is bringing together Addis' sharpest minds to battle it out in challenges that'll test everything from web exploitation to Active Directory exploitation. Whether you're a seasoned security pro or a curious coder looking to dive into the dark arts of ethical hacking, this competition will push your skills to the limit.

​Taking place at the ALX Ethiopia Lideta Hub in Addis Ababa, this isn't your typical sit-and-click affair. Expect brain-bending puzzles, adrenaline-pumping time pressure, and the kind of "aha!" moments that make you want to fist-bump the nearest person. Come solo or bring your crew – either way, you'll be diving deep into the fascinating world of cybersecurity while competing for glory and some seriously cool prizes. Coffee, energy drinks, and probably a few existential crises are guaranteed.