EVENT SUMMARY

Join CRDF Global and SANS Institute on October 24, 2025, for a cybersecurity simulation drill supported by U.S. government funding designed to test and strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration in the face of a complex cyber crisis.

What to expect?

• The event will take place in Pristina, Kosovo during the international DOKU.TECH Annual Event organized by The Foundation House.
• Cyber42 simulation game format by SANS Institute will be employed. 
• You will be immersed in a dynamic environment where participants of all backgrounds confront real-time cyber incidents. Independently of your level and area of expertise, you'll play a critical role in responding to escalating threats.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Mid-career professionals: areas related to cybersecurity (may be non-technical)
• Participants interested in development of leadership skills or in leadership roles
• University students with interest and experience in the field

Open to participants from Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia.

REGISTRATION

This event is free of charge for approved participants.

For approved participants not located in Pristina, Kosovo and its area, CRDF Global may be able to provide the following:

• Lodging for the day before and after the event (October 23-25,2025);
• Transportation:
  • Bus for participants from Tirana and Skopje on October 23rd (other forms of transportation may be refunded if preferred);
  • On the day of the event, there will be buses circulating between the Tech Park and Pristina's city center

As space is limited, early registration is highly encouraged.

 In case of additional questions, contact Marta Wróblewska at mwroblewska@crdfglobal.org. After receipt of your registration request, CRDF Global will confirm your attendance of the workshop with via email.

If you are interested in a hands-on technical challenge in incident response, consider joining our virtual capture-the-flag event instead.