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CTF Edition introduced for ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue

ThreatGEN announces the introduction of its ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition as well as its release of version 1.4.2. The new CTF Edition provides tournament bracket management. The new 1.4.2 update includes many performance improvements, localization support, and downloadable end-game report.

ThreatGEN Team
March 25, 2021
CTF Edition introduced for ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue
**Sugar Land, Texas (March 25, 2021) –** ThreatGEN, an operational technology (OT) cybersecurity firm, is excited to announce today the launch of its new Capture the Flag (CTF) Edition to ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue. The ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition is not yet another cyber-scavenger hunt, race to solve the most technical challenges, type of “CTF” the cybersecurity community has become accustomed to! This is straight up, head-to-head, attack and defend cyber-warfare. A [true traditional capture the flag](https://threatgen.com/ctf/). And the best part is, anyone can play, beginners and professionals, technical and non-technical alike! ## CTF Edition The ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition was created specifically to provide fun and educational cybersecurity competitions and events for a broad variety of attendees, regardless of skillset, experience, or background. It is easy to setup and run, easy to play, and scales to fit any size, from just a few players to even thousands. “But tournament style competitions are difficult to manage, especially with a very large number of participants. Right?” No problem! We have you covered with an integrated bracket management system! ![Tournament management within ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition](https://threatgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RvB-CTF2-1024x576.png) *ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition, tournament bracket management* Step outside the box! Host a *real* CTF competition that anyone and everyone can play, learn & practice cybersecurity, and play capture the flag the way capture the flag *was meant to be played*! Or, visit our website at: [https://threatgen.com/red-vs-blue/](https://threatgen.com/red-vs-blue/) --- ## Version 1.4.2 is Now Live In addition to the new ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue CTF Edition, we’ve also just released the 1.4.2 update. This update did feature minor visual enhancements and bug fixes, but most changes were on the back-end to prepare for major feature updates coming in 1.5 and later in 2021. Here's an overview of these changes… ### All Versions, including CTF Edition - Several minor bug fixes (non-critical) - Minor visual enhancements - Major engine upgrade - Major networking infrastructure update - Major performance optimizations ### Professional and Enterprise Editions - Downloadable end-game report - Localization framework - CTF/Tournament bracket management system integration ### Upcoming updates So, what’s in the updates to come? Keep an eye out for our next roadmap announcement, but here are a few hints: - Single player campaigns - New network environments and scenarios (various industries) - New actions and mechanics - Learning objectives and labs - eLearning courses - TABLETOP EXERCISE MODULE!! --- ## About ThreatGEN Founded in Sugar Land, Texas in 2017, ThreatGEN delivers a solution to bridge “*the ICS Cybersecurity skills gap*” utilizing its ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue gamification and ThreatGEN OT Security Services. ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue uses cutting-edge computer gamification to provide an exciting & modernized approach to cybersecurity training, both practical and cost effective! ThreatGEN OT Security Services are delivered worldwide by world-renowned Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity experts (we literally wrote the books industry uses) using strategically chosen partnerships to create a holistic service offering. ![](https://threatgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/clint-pascal-aaron-books-1024x521.png) *ThreatGEN published books* For more information, visit our company website at [https://ThreatGEN.com](https://threatgen.com/), follow us on LinkedIn at [https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatgenvr/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatgenvr/), or follow us on Twitter: [@ThreatGEN\_RvB](https://twitter.com/ThreatGEN_RvB). For further sales information, send an e-mail to [sales@threatgen.com](mailto:sales@threatgen.com). Derezzed Inc. D/B/A ThreatGEN 140900 Southwest Freeway #300 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 +1 (833) 339-6753 #gamification #gamebasedlearning #cybsersecurity #hacking #cybersecurityawareness