Event description
CASSA CTF Creator Contest – Design Challenges for PECAN+!
Do you want to put your cybersecurity skills to the test in a different way? RedRoom and CASSA are hosting the Capture The Flag(CTF) Creator Contest, where ECU students can design their own CTF challenges! The best challenges will be featured in PECAN+, a national high school CTF competition.
*You only need a ticket if you plan on attending the workshop*
Event Timeline:
📅 Workshop: April 7th – Learn how to create great CTF challenges.
📅 Submission Deadline: May 16th – Submit your challenges before 11:59 PM.
Prizes:
🏆 First Prize: ACS Compendium, ACSC Water Bottle, $50 Steam Gift Card
🥈 Second Prize: Microsoft Backpack, ECU Cooler Bag, $35 Steam Gift Card
🥉 Third Prize: ASD Flashlight, ECU Puzzle, Sapien Camera Cover, $20 Steam Gift Card
🎖️ Most Effort Prize: Sapien Shirt, Sapien Mug, Sapien Camera Cover
You can submit as many challenges as you like, but each participant can only win one prize.
Submission Requirements:
Challenges must be submitted as a ZIP file containing:
✅ Challenge Name
✅ Challenge Description
✅ Challenge Files (if applicable)
✅ Author Name
✅ Flag
✅ Write-up (Solution Guide)
✅ Source Code (if applicable)
Who Can Enter?
📌 All ECU students are welcome – no prior experience required!
Who’s Judging?
Challenges will be reviewed by CASSA and RedRoom members to ensure quality and balance.
📢 Important: By submitting, you agree that your challenges may be used in PECAN+ and related competitions.
Got questions? Join the RedRoom or CASSA communities for more info. Get creative, challenge yourself, and help shape Australia’s next generation of cybersecurity talent! 🚀
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