SDU CTF

13 and 19 April

Get Ready to Secure Your Digital World

Security Day

"Security Day" is a dynamic one-day event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a culture of cybersecurity among students and professionals alike. The event is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and emerging trends.

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and empowerment as we work together to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and safeguard the digital ecosystem.

Prizes and Bonuses

Prizes

1st place: TryHackMe Premium subscription for 3 students for 3 months.

2nd place: TryHackMe Premium subscription for 3 students for 2 months.

3rd place: TryHackMe Premium subscription for 3 students for 1 month.

Bonuses

For participants advancing to the second round:

Exclusive sticker pack and certificate
Valuable networking opportunities with like-minded individuals
Special post-competition Maklube gathering to celebrate your success

EVENT SCHEDULE

7 April, Monday

00:00 | Start registration

12 April, Saturday

23:59 | End registration

13 April, Sunday

12:00-18:00 | Online First tour (Test + Basic CTF Tasks)

19 April, Saturday

12:00 12:00-13:00 | Registration and Opening Ceremony

13:00-17:00 | Offline Second tour (CTF)

17:00-18:00 | Award the winners and Dinner

Security Day Participation Rules

General Rules

The competition consists of two rounds: an online qualifying round and an offline final round.
Participants must register before the deadline to be eligible.

Any violation of the rules will result in immediate disqualification.

Eligibility

Only students of SDU University can participate.
Participants must compete in teams of 2-3 people.
Participants must have a basic understanding of cybersecurity, cryptography, and problem-solving.

Competition Structure

First Round (Online):

- Includes 20 CTF-based tasks and 30 multiple-choice/fill-in-the-blank/true or false questions.
- Proctoring will be used to ensure fair play.
- Top 30 participants will qualify for the second round.

Second Round (Offline):

- Participants will solve cybersecurity tasks in SDU’s labs.
- Focuses on real-world security challenges, system configuration, and threat mitigation.

CTF Platform: TryHackMe

The Security Day 2025 CTF competition will be hosted on TryHackMe — a hands-on cybersecurity training platform known for its gamified labs and guided learning paths.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, TryHackMe offers real-world practice in a fun and interactive environment.

🆕 New to the platform? Check out our step-by-step guide to get started.

👉 Guide Link