DARPA will hold the world's first all-computer Capture the Flag tournament in which automated systems may take the first steps toward a defensible, connected future. DARPA's goal for the Cyber Grand Challenge (CGC) is to spur an automation revolution in computer security so machines can discover, confirm and fix software flaws within seconds, instead of waiting up to a year as is typical under the current human-centric system. DARPA believes these capabilities are essential if the nation and world are to take full advantage of the increasingly interlinked big-data revolution while protecting data and processes-especially as more and more devices, including vehicles and homes, get connected to the "Internet of Things". Seven teams from across the United States have qualified to compete in the Final Event. Nearly $4 million in prizes are at stake-along with the chance to help revolutionize the future of cybersecurity. The winning team will receive $2 million; second place will earn $1 million; and third place will earn $750,000. The CGC Final Event will take place August 4, 2016, live on stage co-located with the DEF CON 24 conference in Las Vegas. For more information, please visit: http://www.cybergrandchallenge.com DARPA: Cyber Grand Challenge Final Event WHAT: The World's First All Machine Hacking Tournament WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2016 (5:00pm - 8:00pm PCT) WHERE: Paris Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV To learn more about the Cyber Grand Challenge, check out DARPA Program Manager Mike Walker on 60 Minutes (https://youtu.be/OVV_k73z3E0) and his DEF CON presentation about DARPA's fully automated capture the flag hacking tournament (https://youtu.be/gnyCbU7jGYA). Cyber Grand Challenge Finals are a free event open to the public; no attendance fee is required but visitors wishing to stay for DEF CON note: The DEF CON conference requires an attendance fee - please go to defcon.org for more details. Please pass on to those who may be interested. http://www.cybergrandchallenge.com/ DARPA Adaptive Execution Office - Cyber Grand Challenge Team For additional questions/inquires please contact : AEO-CGC-Team@darpa.mil