1. General Rules

• Security Day is an ethical hacking competition; all participants must follow ethical guidelines and 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 advanced cybersecurity tasks in SDU’s labs.

  • Focuses on real-world security challenges, system configuration, and threat mitigation.

4. Prohibited Actions

• Any form of cheating, including but not limited to:

  • Using unauthorized tools or resources.

  • Collaborating with other participants.

  • Impersonating another participant.

• Attempting to disrupt the competition infrastructure.

• Sharing or publishing solutions during or after the competition.

• Any violation of ethical hacking principles, including unauthorized access to systems.

5. Technical Requirements

• A stable internet connection is required for the online round.

• Participants must use their SDU email for registration and competition-related communication.

• Participants in the second round must bring their student ID for verification.

6. Scoring and Results

• Scores will be based on the number of correctly solved challenges and the time taken.

• In case of a tie, the participant who solved challenges faster will rank higher.

• Results will be announced via Telegram and email.

7. Prizes

• 1st place: TryHackMe Premium (3 students for 3 months).

• 2nd place: TryHackMe Premium (3 students for 2 months).

• 3rd place: TryHackMe Premium (3 students for 1 month).

8. Code of Conduct

• Participants must show sportsmanship and respect toward organizers and fellow participants.

• Any harassment or misconduct will lead to immediate disqualification.

9. Contact Information

• For any inquiries, contact cycnet@sdu.edu.kz

• Telegram Channel: https://t.me/sduSecurityDay

• Website: https://securityday.cycnet.kz

By participating in Security Day, you agree to abide by these rules and compete fairly. Let’s make it an exciting and challenging event for everyone!