CSEAN Capture the Flag 2024
Join us for an exciting Capture the Flag event, where teams will compete to solve challenging cybersecurity puzzles and secure the flag.
Date
September 25-26, 2024
Our Sponsors
Previous Winners
Soul Society
1720 pts
REPT
1270 pts
Kaizen
1120 pts
Highlights from 2023
Record Attendance
Last year's CTF event saw a record-breaking number of participants, with over 120 participants from around the country split into 32 competing teams.
Challenging Puzzles
The cybersecurity challenges presented at the 2023 event were praised by attendees for their complexity and real-world relevance. All solutions are available in our public github repo.
Winners Announcement
In addition to the main competition, the 2023 CTF winners were announced at the annual Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) CyberSecure Nigeria Conference 2023.
Benefits of Participating
Hands-on Learning
Dive into real-world cybersecurity challenges and develop practical skills.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry experts and like-minded individuals.
Prizes and Recognition
Compete for exciting prizes and showcase your skills.
Application Process
Apply
Apply and fill out the online application form using the register button
Create a Team
To register, you need to form a team. A team is made up of 4-6 participants.
Register
Once the team captain registers the team, please wait for a follow-up email to join our Discord channel.
Applications are due on September 21st at 8 PM (WAT).
Challenges to Expect
Web Security
Cryptography & Stego
Binary Exploitation
Forensics
Malware Analysis
Networking
Reverse Engineering
Security Operations
Governance, Risk and Compliance
FAQ
What is CSEAN Capture the Flag event?
A Capture the Flag (CTF) event is a competition where participants solve security-related challenges to earn points and capture virtual flags. The CSEAN-CTF is a Jeopardy Style CTF where the teams will have a list of challenges in different categories. For every challenge solved, your team will get a certain amount of points depending on the difficulty of the challenge.
Who can participate?
Applicants of any age group can participate. You must be in a tertiary institution or finished one. Must be a citizen of Nigeria. You must indicate previous works done in the Cybersecurity space. Not be a government agency, public administration, political organization, or non-profit of any type. Not be an individual engaged in any illegal activity.
How do I form a team?
To register, you need to form a team. A team is made up of 4-6 participants.