Participants
No caps. Private environment per player, at any scale.
Everything you need toHOSTCTFs
From university CTFs to enterprise training: private player environments, live scoring, and deployment in under 2 minutes.
Platform Overview
Built for competition day.
One dashboard. No plugins. Live in under 2 minutes.
Plugins Required
Scoring, challenge unlocks, and event logs - all built in.
Deploy Time
Player environments provisioned in under 2 minutes from event launch.
Audit Retention
Full event logs for compliance and government programs.
Training to practice
Two paths. One platform.
Run customized training programs and launch hands-on labs from the same Athena stack - no bolt-on tools.
01Training & LMS
Customized programs from session to scoreboard.
Tailored cohorts, scenario exercises, LMS sync with Canvas or Moodle, and instructor dashboards for universities and enterprise teams.
Explore training →02Practice & LabsHands-on challenges with private environments.
Browser-based CTF labs across every category. Solo drills, team events, and live competitions - included on every plan.
Start practicing →
Why Athena
Why teams choose Athena.
Scale events, run one control plane, and grow your program.
Scale without ops drag
Launch large CTFs without managing servers or throttling sign-ups. Player environments provision in under 2 minutes, with private isolation at any scale.
One CTF control plane
Manage challenges, live scoring, player profiles, audit logs, and multiple events from one admin dashboard, with no fragile plugin stack to maintain.
Built for program growth
Use supplied challenges, training sessions, regional scoreboards, jobs, and collaboration tools to turn one competition into a repeatable cyber program.
Deployment
Runs where you need it.
Provision private player environments in under 2 minutes. Run on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle, on-premises servers, or air-gapped setups. Your data stays under your control.
Core Features
Everything built in.Nothing bolted on.
Hosting, event control, challenges, and live scoring - all in one platform.
Scales with your event
From club nights to national finals - Athena handles the load so registration day stays smooth.
- No participant caps or artificial limits
- Private environment for every player
- Runs on your cloud or on premises
Run multiple events at once
Customized training sessions, qualifiers, finals, and practice events - one platform from training to practice.
- Practice mode for low-stakes skill building
- All active events in one place
- 30-day audit logs for compliance
- Role-based admin access
Flexible challenge setup
Configure flags, scoring, and unlock rules without installing anything extra.
- Static and dynamic flag support
- Challenge unlock chains for learning paths
- All standard CTF categories supported
Live scoring and leaderboards
Points update as teams solve challenges. Leaderboards and stats stay current across every active event.
- Dynamic scoring that adjusts as solves come in
- Live leaderboards for every event
- Organizer dashboard with solve rates and event health
- LMS integration for university rosters and grades
How It Works
Three steps to a live CTF.
Fill in the admin form. Go live in under 2 minutes.
01
Create
02
Launch
03
Monitor
Who Uses Athena
Built for teams that run CTFs at scale.
One platform from training to practice. Used by security teams, universities, government programs, and training providers worldwide.
Universities
Run practice labs, qualifiers, and finals together - with LMS integration for rosters and grades. Every student team gets a private environment.
Enterprise security
Host internal competitions and skill assessments with audit trails for compliance reporting.
Government and CERT
Multi-round exercises with on-premises deployment, audit logs, and air-gapped options.
Bootcamps and trainers
Deliver customized training sessions, run practice cohorts, and track progress in real time before competition day.
Pricing
Start free. Scale as you grow.
Pay only for what you need. Start on Hobby, upgrade when your program grows, or talk to us for Enterprise & Education.
Hobby
Free
For individuals, hobbyists, and first-time CTF creators.
- Practice mode
- Static + dynamic flags
- Custom challenges
- 50 challenge credits
- Standard hosting included
Starter
$20/mo
For student clubs, bootcamps, and growing communities.
- Practice events
- Multiple concurrent events
- Team-based competitions
- Advanced analytics & reporting
- 500 challenge credits
Pro
$100/mo
For organizations running large-scale competitions and cyber training.
- Practice events
- Unlimited challenges
- Docker-based challenges
- Anti-cheating detection
- 2,500 challenge credits
Enterprise & Education
Custom
For enterprises, national competitions, universities, and cybersecurity programs.
FAQ
Common questions.
Quick answers for CTF organizers evaluating platforms or building their own setup.
What is Athena CTF platform?
Athena is a Capture The Flag platform by AstraQ Cyber Defence. Organizers use it to create events, give every player a private environment, and track live scores - all from one dashboard, with no plugins or manual server setup.
How fast can I launch a CTF?
After you create an event in the admin dashboard, Athena provisions private player environments in under 2 minutes for standard deployments. Pick your target (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle, on-premises, or air-gapped), submit the form, and the platform handles infrastructure, scoring, and scoreboard setup without manual server work.
What is the difference between Athena and CTFd?
CTFd typically runs one event per setup and often needs add-ons for private player environments. Athena runs multiple events at once, includes private environments and live scoring by default, and is built for university, enterprise, and government programs.
Can Athena handle thousands of participants at once?
Yes. Athena scales with your event. Each participant gets a private challenge environment, and you manage everything from one dashboard - without throttling sign-ups on launch day.
Does Athena require any plugins to work?
No. Private player environments, dynamic scoring, challenge unlocks, flag validation, and multi-event management are all built into Athena.
Which cloud providers does Athena support?
Athena runs on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle Cloud, on-premises servers, hybrid setups, and air-gapped environments. You choose where your data lives.
Is Athena suitable for government and defence training programs?
Yes. Athena supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment, 30-day audit logs, and multi-event management for CERT, defence, and government cyber training programs.
What academic and education pricing is available?
Athena offers custom Education pricing for universities and bootcamps, including multi-cohort management and competition modes. Contact AstraQ Cyber Defence for a quote.
Does Athena support LMS integration?
Yes. Enterprise & Education plans include LMS integration for university and training programs - sync rosters and grades with platforms like Canvas and Moodle.
Can participants practice before a live CTF?
Yes. Practice mode is available on every plan. Organizers can run low-stakes practice events so teams build skills before qualifiers, finals, or graded assessments.
Who built Athena and how do I get started?
Athena is built by AstraQ Cyber Defence for security teams, universities, and government programs. Try Athena to sign in, or email contact@athena-ctf.com.
Launch your next CTF.
One platform from training to practice. Explore customized programs and hands-on labs, or launch your next CTF from one dashboard.