GHOSTOPS

Train. Hack. Defend.

A free cybersecurity education platform built for the next generation of defenders. Real challenges. Real skills. Backed by NAVSEA & NAVWAR.

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About GhostOps

Train. Hack. Defend.

GHOSTOPS is a free, immersive cybersecurity education platform developed by Nirav Brahmbhatt and hosted by FirstHand at the Science Center. Built to train and inspire the next generation of defenders, the program bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world skills through interactive CTF challenges.

GHOSTOPS brings authentic industry insight to students, proudly supported by the mentorship and expertise of professionals from NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and the Department of the Navy.

Why GhostOps

Built for the Next
Generation of Defenders

From beginner puzzles to advanced exploitation — every challenge mirrors real-world scenarios in a safe, guided environment.

CTF Challenges

Capture the Flag competitions across cryptography, web exploitation, reverse engineering, forensics, and network security.

AI Tutor Lab

Stuck on a challenge? Our AI tutor uses the Socratic method to guide your thinking without giving away the answer.

Hands-On Labs

Browser-based sandboxed labs let you practice real attack and defense techniques without any local setup required.

Progress Tracking

Every challenge solved, every skill unlocked. Watch your rank climb the Hackerboard as you level up.

Navy Backed

Developed in partnership with NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and the Department of the Navy to meet real workforce readiness standards.

Team Competitions

Compete in timed group events, quiz battles, and leaderboard sprints that make learning feel like a game.

How It Works

Get Hacking in Three Steps

01
Create Your Account

Sign up with your access code from your instructor. No credit card, no catch — completely free.

02
Pick a Challenge

Browse challenges by category and difficulty. Start easy or jump straight into the deep end.

03
Capture the Flag

Solve the puzzle, find the hidden flag, submit it. Earn points and climb the Hackerboard.

Challenge Categories

Every Cyber Domain. Infinite Skills.

From the fundamentals to the bleeding edge — GhostOps covers the full cybersecurity landscape. Below is a sample of the active categories; more are added every semester.

Cryptography
Cipher & Encoding
Web Security
XSS, SQLi & More
Reverse Eng.
Binaries & Logic
Forensics
Evidence & Analysis
Networking
Packets & Protocols
AI / ML Security
Adversarial & Prompt
Passwords
Hashes & Cracking
Ethical Hacking
Recon & Exploitation
Cloud Security
AWS, Azure, GCP
Mobile Security
Android & iOS
Hardware / IoT
Embedded & Firmware
Malware Analysis
Static & Dynamic
Binary Exploit
Buffer & Heap
Blue Team
SOC & Defense
OSINT
Open-Source Intel

Proudly Developed in Partnership With

NAVSEA NAVSEA
NAVWAR NAVWAR
Department of the Navy Department of the Navy

Get In Touch

Questions? Partnerships?

Whether you're a student, educator, mentor, or organization interested in GhostOps — reach out directly. We typically respond within 48 hours.

Email Us
contact@ghostops.io

Hosted by FirstHand at the Science Center · Built & maintained by Nirav Brahmbhatt

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