CyberMe Launchpad Interactive Tool (on the project platform) – Complements the Launchpad Program with real world gamified exercises through capture-the-flag challenges, enabling young women to apply, assess and improve their cybersecurity skills in a fun, interactive, and competitive environment.

Tool features:

• CTF challenges (min. 48): Realistic scenarios that reflect common cybersecurity threats, using storytelling to engage young women and potentially featuring female role models.
• Challenge levels: Beginner and intermediate levels (min. 24 challenges per level) with knowledge and skills bars for each challenge. Users must complete beginner levels before advancing.
• Game elements: Points (flags) will be awarded after each challenge. Leaderboards will list challenge winners, fostering a competitive spirit. Badges will recognize skill achievements, and hints (min. 1 hint per challenge) will provide assistance. Using more than 3 hints in a level will require repeating the level’s exercises for badge eligibility.
• User guide: A concise instructional document to help users navigate the Tool effectively.
• Interface & accessibility: Intuitive, user-friendly