SANS Services Cup

At SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2025 Washington D.C. | December - Dates TBD

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THE SANS INSTITUTE IS PROUD TO PRESENT

The 10th Annual SANS Services Cup

The SANS Services Cup is a unique event that occurs during the SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2025, tailored exclusively to members of the United States Department of Defense. The winning team of this championship qualifies to compete in the 2026 International Services Cup!

Services Cup Winner

After an intense competition showcasing incredible skills, strategy, and teamwork, we’re thrilled to announce the United States Air Force as the winner of the SANS Services Cup 2024!

The USAF rose to the challenge, delivering an exceptional performance that set the standard for cyber excellence. A huge congratulations to Capt Sears Schulz, Capt Daniel Tunitis, 2d Lt Josiah Stearns, WO1 Aidan Patterson, and TSgt Melissa Leslie for their hard-earned victory!

Meet This Year's Teams

A Five-member Team from Each of the Following Branches is Invited to Represent Their Service

US Air Force
US Air Force Reserve
US Army
US Army Reserve
US Coast Guard
US Marine Corps
US Marine Corps Reserve
US National Guard
US Navy
US Navy Reserve
US Space Force

SANS Services Cup Agenda

Event Location: Washington Hilton | International Ballroom EAST Event Address: 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20009 Phone: 202-483-3000

Agenda TBD

A representative from SANS will reach out to team leaders with more information.

The Services Cup Legacy

Year	United States DoD Branch	Team's Name	Cyber Range
2024	US Air Force	Byte Force One	Special Range
2023	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Special Range
2022	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2021	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2020	National Guard	Ctf4antz	Cyber Defense NetWars
2019	US Air Force	ed_skoudis	Castle vs Castle NetWars
2018	US Air Force	67th Cyberspace Wing	Castle vs Castle NetWars
2017	US Army	-	Core NetWars 5.0
2016	US Air Force	-	Core NetWars 4.0