Competition Rules
& Regulations
Please read all guidelines carefully before competing. Failure to comply may result in immediate disqualification.
The 24-Hour CTF Event
Event Schedule & Flow
Start Time
12:00 PM (Local)
Challenges released & platform unlocked.
End Time
12:00 PM (Next Day)
Submissions close & scoreboard frozen.
Event Flow
Team Composition
2–3 members per team
Each team must have 2 to 3 members covering distinct cybersecurity roles.
Who Can Participate?
Global Eligibility
Undergraduates
Current students from any discipline (1st year onwards).
Postgraduates
M.E / M.Tech, MSc, and Ph.D. students.
Early Career Pros
Security analysts with up to 2 years of experience.
International Units
University-affiliated teams from across the globe.
Format: Hybrid Competition
Onsite + Online Participation
Onsite Hubs
KSRCE, India
Primary command center.
MMU, Malaysia
SEA International hub.
Hub Facilities
Gigabit internet, supervised team zones, and direct mentor access.
Online Teams
Why Hybrid?
Removes travel barriers for elite global talent.
Advanced Anti-Cheat System
Telemetry & Behavioral Analysis
Risk Scoring Weights
| Violation Type | Points |
|---|---|
| Tab Switch | +5 |
| Fullscreen Exit | +10 |
| VPN / Proxy Detected | +25 |
| IP Address Change | +20 |
| Unrecognized Device Login | +30 |
| Collusion Suspicion | +40 |
| TOR Network Usage | +50 |
* Violations are calculated in real-time. Combo violations (VPN + Device Change) may trigger instant bans.
Enforcement Tiers
Round-Specific Restrictions
Security protocols adapt to the competition intensity. Ensure you familiarize yourself with round limits.
Round 1
Unrestricted
Tab/FS allowed
Round 2
Max 5
Tab/FS violations
Round 3
Max 3
Tab/FS violations
Team Responsibility
If 2 or more members of a team are penalized or banned, the entire team is disqualified instantly.
Conduct & Prohibitions
Fair Play Guidelines
Strictly Forbidden
Enforcement
Immediate Disqualification
NO APPEALS ENTERTAINED
Platform traffic is monitored in real-time. Any anomaly is flagged for manual review.
Flag Format
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