Capture The Flag (CTF)

About Capture The Flag (CTF)Put your cybersecurity skills to the ultimate test in a 6-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) competition featuring hands-on challenges inspired by real-world security scenarios. Participants will identify vulnerabilities, analyze systems, solve security problems, and capture hidden flags across multiple cybersecurity domains.Challenges range from beginner to advanced difficulty, requiring technical knowledge, analytical thinking, creativity, and teamwork to climb the dynamic live leaderboard.Challenge DomainsWeb ExploitationCryptography & SteganographyReverse Engineering & Binary ExploitationDigital Forensics & Network PCAP AnalysisOSINT & System SecurityRules & GuidelinesTeam Size: 1 to 2 members.Competition Duration: 6 Hours.Participants must carry their own laptops and chargers.Participants may target only the designated CTF environment. Attacks against campus networks, other teams, or platforms are strictly prohibited.DoS/DDoS attacks are strictly forbidden.AI tools, AI assistants, and AI-generated solutions are strictly prohibited.Flags, solutions, exploits, or hints must not be shared between teams.In case of a tie, the team achieving the score first ranks higher.The judges' decision is final and binding.Event DetailsDate: 7th October 2026Timings: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ISTVenue: Tech Lab 2, SRM IST, Ramapuram, ChennaiTeam Size: 1 – 2 MembersRegistration Fee: ₹300 per teamPrize Pool: ₹5,000 Cash + Certificates