Comparative analysis of application platform for learning cybersecurity through the Capturing the Flag Competitions

Abstract

Cyberpolygon is a platform designed to train students in the field of cybersecurity in order to obtain professional skills. In this regard, Astana IT University created a project aiming development of a cyberpolygon with various vectors for the exploitation of cyberattacks. This project allows more than ten students to work on the platform at the same time and gain Red/Blue teaming skills. This article provides a methodology of the development of the Cyberpolygon platform. Further, through the Cyberpolygon, experimental training was conducted among the students of the second year of study at Astana IT University, which allows solving real problems through the cyberpolygon. The performance testing and study of the platform was carried out by the methods of comparative analysis.