Cambodia CTF
October 04, 2023
At CADT Innovation Center
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ABOUT Cambodia CTF 2023
Cambodia Capture The Flag (Cambodia CTF) 2023 is a well-known national cybersecurity competition. We are delighted to encourage skilled or enthusiastic students currently enrolled in universities who are interested in cybersecurity to participate in this competition.
Participants will have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and learn from experienced mentors, all while competing for exciting prizes and recognition. The top 3 competitors will represent Cambodia, compete with other competitors from other nations, and take part in other cybersecurity events, including the “ASEAN Cyber SEA Game,” “Singapore Cyber Conquest,” and others.
Event Phases
The CTF event consists of three phases: Qualification Round, Training and Preparation, and Final Competition. Each phase serves a specific purpose and contributes to the overall experience of the participants.
Qualification Round
Training and Preparation
Final Competition
Qualification Round
The first phase involves inviting a large pool of participants, up to 200 people, to take part in the competition.
Participants will be given a set of initial challenges to solve within a specified timeframe. Based on their performance, the top 100 participants will be shortlisted to advance to the next phase.
Skill Assessment: The challenges will test participants’ skills in areas such as cryptography, reverse engineering, web security, and more. This phase aims to assess participants’ problem-solving abilities and cybersecurity knowledge.
Top Performers: Based on their performance and scores, the top participants will be shortlisted to advance to the next phase of the competition.
Training and Preparation
In the second phase, the 100 shortlisted participants will undergo a comprehensive training program.
- This phase aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the final competition. The training period will last for two weeks, allowing participants to enhance their understanding and practice their skills.
- Workshops and Webinars: Participants will have access to workshops and webinars conducted by cybersecurity experts. These sessions will cover various topics, including reverse engineering, cryptography, web security, and more.
- Hands-on Practice: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice sessions, solving mock challenges similar to those they will encounter in the competition. This practice will help participants sharpen their problem-solving abilities and familiarize themselves with different cybersecurity concepts.
- Mentoring and Guidance: Experienced mentors will be available to provide guidance and support throughout the training phase. They will offer insights, tips, and techniques to help participants improve their performance and maximize their learning potential.
Final Competition
In the second phase, the 100 shortlisted participants will undergo a comprehensive training program.
- The final phase is the culmination of the CTF event, where all the participants from the Training and Preparation phase will compete.
- The final competition will be a challenging and intense experience, testing participants’ abilities to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Participants will engage in individual or team-based competitions, applying their acquired knowledge and skills to capture flags and score points.
- The final competition will be held over a designated time period, and participants will have to demonstrate their expertise to secure a place among the top performers.
- The final phase is the culmination of the CTF event, where the top 50 participants from the Training and Preparation phase will compete.
- The final competition will be a challenging and intense experience, testing participants’ abilities to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Participants will engage in individual or team-based competitions, applying their acquired knowledge and skills to capture flags and score points.
- The final competition will be held over a designated time period, and participants will have to demonstrate their expertise to secure a place among the top performers.
event location
Venue: Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)
Address: Bridge 2, National Road 6A, Sangkat Prek Leap, Khan Chroy Changva, Phnom Penh.