THE SIGN 2.0 Hackathon
CASCADECritical Infrastructure CTF
A full-day Capture the Flag exercise against real critical-infrastructure attack paths — energy, water, transport and public services. Measured against the NIST NICE framework.
Date
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · starts 9:00
Venue
Madrid Digital, Madrid
Capacity
50 seats · up to 10 teams
About the exercise
CASCADE is a critical-infrastructure Capture the Flag: a full day simulating real cyberattacks against energy, water, transport and public services. Teams work through realistic attack paths and are measured against the NIST NICE framework.
How to get in
Applications are reviewed and participants are selected on the basis of the application form. Completion takes about 3 minutes, and you will receive a decision by 9 October.
Independent event
CASCADE is held the day after CYSAT Madrid (28 October) as an independent event.
Organizers & supporters
Organizer
Unit Range
Cyber Unit Technologies
Organizer
THE SIGN.MEDIA
Organizer
RCC.Advisory
With the support of
Agency of Cybersecurity of the Community of Madrid
With the support of
Space Agency of Spain
With the support of
Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Spain
Ecosystem partner
European Defense Tech Hub
Seats are limited to 50 — up to 10 teams.
The application takes about 3 minutes. Selected participants are notified by 9 October.
Apply to participate