Rebrand from MetaCTF Marks Bold New Chapter in Hands-On, Gamified Learning

SkillBit, formerly MetaCTF, today announced a bold leap in closing the cybersecurity skills gap: the launch of its OnDemand Labs training platform. OnDemand Labs gives corporate customers an immersive, performance-based solution that transforms how they recruit, retain, and upskill cybersecurity talent.

Cyber threats evolve faster than traditional education can keep pace, making the cybersecurity talent gap one of the most pressing challenges for corporate technology teams. In the 2025 CyberBay Survey, hundreds of IT professionals weighed in on the barriers:

• Over 80% agree there aren’t enough skilled professionals to meet demand
• 62.9% say professional training programs fall short of evolving demands
• 74.5% believe that the existing undergraduate cybersecurity curriculum is missing important elements

“It’s time for a new approach to upgrading cybersecurity talent,” said Thomas Rogers, co-founder and COO of SkillBit. “OnDemand Labs delivers active, hands-on skill development that equips security professionals to tackle real-world threats. Companies can now build stronger teams, track progress, and better defend their digital environment.”

SkillBit’s OnDemand Labs: A Game-Changer for Cyber Teams

SkillBit is meeting the moment with modular, gamified labs that turn theory into real-world readiness. On Demand Labs is a high-impact, self-service solution that’s scalable, provides measurable results, and is designed for both corporate teams and individuals:

• 500+ Hands-On Challenges across forensics, cryptography, exploitation, OSINT, reverse engineering, AI/ML, cloud, red/blue team operations, and more
• Guided learning modules and structured learning paths that guide individuals through foundational and advanced cybersecurity topics
• Gamified Experience including scoreboards, weekly streaks, certifications, and real-time feedback to drive engagement and retention
• Cloud-based virtual machines and enterprise-grade integrations with SSO and LMS compatibility
• Automated Performance Reporting to identify skill gaps, quantify ROI, and track team progress

Teams at leading organizations, including Cigna’s Incident Response unit, have embraced OnDemand Labs to move beyond static video training and into scenario-driven mastery.

Center Stage for Cyber Innovation

SkillBit will host a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition and showcase its platform at the inaugural CyberBay 2025 Summit in Tampa, Florida. More than 150 participants are expected to compete at the Summit, which brings together key players from education, government, and the private sector. The CyberBay CTF challenge will feature a Jeopardy-style format with categories including cryptography, OSINT, forensics, web exploitation, reverse engineering, and a King of the Hill (KotH) component.

A global audience of nearly 1,000 cybersecurity professionals and students competed in the “Road to CyberBay” virtual qualifiers. The winners advanced to the Summit, earning an all-expense paid trip to CyberBay.

Participants can prepare via the practice environment at https://mctf.io/practice.

About SkillBit

SkillBit (formerly MetaCTF) equips the world’s cybersecurity teams with gamified, career-aligned, and hands-on training. Since 2019, the company has led more than 450 training events and competitions for over 220 enterprises. With over 1,000+ challenges, learning modules, and enterprise-ready integrations, SkillBit empowers professionals to build confidence, close skill gaps, and stay ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape.

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Cyber threats evolve faster than traditional education can keep pace, making the cybersecurity talent gap one of the most pressing challenges for corporate technology teams