Success Story
University of Telecommunications and Post
The University of Telecommunications and Post (UTP), founded more than 140 years ago, is a leading Bulgarian higher education institution specializing in telecommunications, computer sciences, and engineering.
- satisfaction rate with the challenges and difficulty provided
- 97%
- engagement rate of all participants with the platform
- 100%
- to plan and execute the project
- 3 weeks
“The platform is very useful in training students in cybercrime investigation. The exercises are as close to the real world as possible and the students love it. It is definitely a more innovative and fun way to learn than the classic university approach.”
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The Challenge
UTP recognized the need to modernize their cybersecurity curriculum to match industry demands. Key issues included:
- Outdated theoretical-only teaching methods
- Lack of hands-on practical experience
- Limited access to real-world cybersecurity tools
- Difficulty keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats
02
The Solution
CTFbazaar provided a comprehensive hands-on training platform featuring:
- Real-world cybersecurity challenges across multiple domains
- Custom SIEM training module built on Splunk
- Practical exercises in forensics, reverse engineering, and OSINT
- Interactive scenarios for threat detection and incident response
03
The Results
The platform successfully bridged theory and practice, delivering measurable improvements:
- Students gained hands-on experience with industry-standard tools
- Enhanced problem-solving skills through real-world scenarios
- Improved job market readiness with in-demand cybersecurity skills
- Higher student engagement compared to traditional teaching methods