Capture The Flag
Join the ultimate cybersecurity challenge at CSEC India 2025. Compete with the best hackers, solve complex puzzles, and demonstrate your skills in this thrilling CTF competition.
About the Competition
The CSEC India 2025 CTF is a jeopardy-style competition where participants solve challenges across various cybersecurity domains. Test your skills, learn new techniques, and compete for exciting prizes.
Competition Format
12-hour online competition with challenges ranging from beginner to expert level. Teams of up to 5 members can participate.
Challenge Categories
Web Exploitation, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, Binary Exploitation, Forensics, and more.
Prizes
₹50,000 in cash prizes, exclusive merchandise, internship opportunities, and more for top-performing teams.
Competition Rules
1 Team Composition
- Teams can have up to 5 members
- Individual participation is allowed
- All team members must be registered for CSEC India 2025
2 Competition Format
- 12-hour online competition
- Jeopardy-style challenges with varying difficulty levels
- Points awarded based on challenge difficulty
- Dynamic scoring (value decreases as more teams solve)
3 Scoring
- Teams earn points by submitting correct flags
- Ties broken by earliest submission time
- Partial points for partial solutions in some challenges
4 Conduct
- No attacking the CTF infrastructure
- No sharing flags or solutions during the competition
- No brute-forcing the flag submission system
- Respect other participants and organizers
5 Resources
- Internet resources are allowed (Google, StackOverflow, etc.)
- Pre-written code and tools are permitted
- AI tools are allowed but may not be effective for all challenges
6 Prizes
- 1st Place: ₹25,000 + Exclusive Merchandise
- 2nd Place: ₹15,000 + Merchandise
- 3rd Place: ₹10,000 + Merchandise
- Special category prizes for best solutions
The organizers reserve the right to modify these rules at any time. All decisions by the organizers regarding the competition are final.
Ready to compete? Register nowFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the CTF competition? Find answers to commonly asked questions below.
What is a CTF competition?
CTF (Capture The Flag) is a cybersecurity competition where participants solve security challenges to find hidden "flags" - special strings that prove they've solved the challenge. These challenges cover various areas like web security, cryptography, reverse engineering, and more.
Do I need to be a cybersecurity expert to participate?
No, our CTF includes challenges for all skill levels, from beginners to experts. It's a great learning opportunity, and we encourage participants of all experience levels to join. Many challenges include hints to help you learn as you go.
What tools or software will I need?
Most challenges can be solved with basic tools like a web browser, text editor, and terminal. For more advanced challenges, you might need specific tools like Wireshark, Burp Suite, or programming environments. We'll provide a recommended tools list before the competition.
Can I participate remotely?
Yes, the CTF is fully online and can be accessed from anywhere with a stable internet connection. You don't need to be physically present at the CSEC India 2025 venue, though registered conference attendees will have access to dedicated CTF areas at the event.
How do teams work?
You can participate individually or form a team of up to 5 members. Team members can collaborate remotely. Each team needs a unique name and a designated team leader who will handle registration and communication with organizers.
Will there be support during the competition?
Yes, we'll have a dedicated support team available throughout the competition via Discord. They can help with technical issues, clarify challenge instructions, or provide hints if you're stuck. Some challenges also include built-in hint systems.
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