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Capture The Flag Hackathon

Date & Time

Dec 5, 2025 • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

Library

Team Size

2-4 Members

Registration

PKR 2,000

About the Competition

A two-round CTF: Round 1 focuses on Blue Team tasks like SOC L1/L2 analysis and malware investigation, while Round 2 features Red Team challenges including binary exploitation, web attacks, AI/ML abuse, and cryptographic exploitation.

Competition Format

Round 1: Blue Team

  • SOC L1/L2 analysis
  • Malware investigation
  • Incident response and recovery
  • Network defense and monitoring

Round 2: Red Team

  • Binary exploitation
  • Web attacks
  • AI/ML abuse
  • Cryptographic exploitation

Rules & Guidelines

  • Teams must consist of 2-4 members
  • All team members must be present at the event
  • No sharing of flags, solutions, or hints between teams
  • Internet access will be provided for research purposes only
  • Use of automated tools is allowed but must be disclosed
  • Attacking infrastructure or other teams is strictly prohibited
  • All flags must be submitted through the official platform
  • Time limits for each round must be strictly adhered to
  • Judges' decisions are final and binding
  • Any form of cheating or unethical behavior will result in immediate disqualification
  • Participants must bring their own laptops with necessary tools pre-installed
  • All participants must follow the code of conduct

Prizes

1st PlacePKR 60,000 + HTB VIP Voucher + Let's Defend VIP Voucher + Certificates
2nd PlacePKR 25,000 + HTB VIP Voucher + Let's Defend VIP Voucher + Certificates
3rd PlacePKR 15,000 + HTB VIP Voucher + Let's Defend VIP Voucher + Certificates
All ParticipantsCertificates

Total Prize Pool: PKR 100,000

🎁 Bonus: Extra rewards available for Blue Team scenario completions!

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of networking concepts
  • Familiarity with Linux command line
  • Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities
  • Teamwork and problem-solving skills