For the first time ever, the CCIC was broadcast live as an esports event on Twitch. The broadcast began at 1:30pm PT on October 2nd and followed the competitors' progress through the puzzle-solving and digital forensics analysis. It also featured insider insights from security experts and event guests. The plot for this year's competition was based on a satellite hacking scenario that involved the breach of a network of 5,000 CubeSats that collectively provided internet access to over 200 million commercial customers and government agencies.