InternationalCyber Security CTF 2026( Capture The Flag )
An international cybersecurity challenge uniting top students from Asian countries to advance regional digital security.
Hackathon Begins In
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Host Institution
K.S.R. College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Namakkal - 637215, Tamilnadu, India
Co-Host University
Multimedia University (MMU), Jalan Multimedia 63100, Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
// STRATEGIC MISSION & EVENT SCOPE
Hackathon Overview
The International Cybersecurity CTF 2026 is a high-intensity 24-hour Capture The Flag competition jointly organized by K.S.R. College of Engineering, India and Multimedia University, Malaysia.
The event brings together approximately 300 highly skilled student participants competing in structured teams of 2 to 3 members. Each team is expected to represent a balanced cybersecurity skill set, combining expertise in Web Exploitation, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics, Binary Exploitation (Pwn), and OSINT.
Designed to mirror real-world cyber threat environments, the competition challenges teams to solve advanced technical problems under strict time constraints while demonstrating collaboration, strategy, and precision.
Objectives
Capture flags by solving advanced, multi-domain cybersecurity challenges across Web Security, Cryptography, Pwn, and Digital Forensics.
Simulate real-world cyber attack and defense scenarios within a continuous 24-hour competitive environment.
Promote international technical collaboration and knowledge exchange between emerging cybersecurity talent in India and Malaysia.
Provide a platform for participants to demonstrate elite technical capabilities before industry leaders and research institutions.
Bridge the gap between academic theory and practical cybersecurity application through hands-on problem-solving.
Chief Patrons
Guided by visionary leaders who inspire our mission.
Mr. R. Srinivasan, B.B.M.
CHAIRMAN
K.S.R Educational Institutions
Mr. S. Sachin
VICE CHAIRMAN
K.S.R Educational Institutions
Prof. Ts. Dr. Wong Ling
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR
Multimedia University (Malaysia)
Our Esteemed Patrons
Guided by visionary leaders who inspire our mission.
Dr. M. Venkatesan
DEAN
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Dr. P. Meenakshi Devi
PRINCIPAL
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Prof. Dr. Asokan Vasudevan
DIRECTOR, IRCC
INTI International University
Malaysia
Dr.P.Veena
DIRECTOR - IQAC
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Hackathon Leadership
Meet the dedicated leaders organizing this event.
Dr. G. Singaravel
Head – International Relation
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Mrs. Sudha K.
Head - Cyber Security
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Dr. V. Sharmila
Head - CS & Engineering
K.S.R College of Engineering
India
Dr. Navaneethan C. Arjuman
Senior Lecturer
Multimedia University (MMU)
Malaysia
Sy. Nurleyana Wafa Binti
Director, Int'l Collaboration
Multimedia University (MMU)
Malaysia
Dr. Uzma Jafar
Representative
Multimedia University (MMU)
Malaysia
Aligned with Industry Trends & Strategy
Core Thematic Domains & Strategic Readiness
AI & Machine Learning Security
Adversarial ML, model inversion, poisoned dataset detection, and ML-enabled log/alert classification puzzles.
Privacy & Cryptography
Realistic crypto puzzles (RSA, ECC), faulty crypto implementations, blockchain smart contract exploitation, and differential privacy.
Secure IoT & Industrial Systems
ICS/SCADA PLC packet analysis, firmware forensic labs, UART extraction, and smart home/city scenario exploitation.
Next-Gen Cloud & Network
Cloud IAM misconfigurations, Kubernetes/Container escape, and Zero Trust bypass challenge sets.
Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation
Healthcare/FinTech API abuse, IAM logic bypass, and log manipulation + endpoint forensics.
Why 24 Hours?
A 24-hour format simulates real-world cybersecurity crisis response. Attackers do not operate on schedules, and defenders must coordinate across roles, time zones, and stress conditions.
Teamwork Over Durations
Encourages strategic teamwork and resource management over long durations.
Stress Simulation
Tests endurance, division of responsibilities, and real-world incident-response behavior.
Global Accessibility
Makes the event accessible globally due to rolling time zones, uniting competitors.