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HKCERT Capture the Flag Challenge 2024

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In recent years, cybersecurity has become one of the most prominent and talent-scarce fields in the information technology sector. Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, in particular, will be a key future demand for industry professionals. This has led to the rise of positions such as “Penetration Tester,” “Ethical Hacker,” and “Red Team Operator.” These roles require a deep understanding of programming, cryptography, application systems and etc. The mindset and techniques akin to those of hackers will also be the elements in order to quickly identify and patch security vulnerabilities.

 

Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions are designed to train these specific skills and mindsets. Participants must find hidden vulnerabilities in a simulated environment based on real systems to break through security defenses. Upon success, they capture “flags” and earn points. Such competitions are held worldwide to enhance security techniques, with some even featuring global rankings to compete for the title of the best in the world.

 

“HKCERT Capture The Flag 2024,” organised by the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), is now in its fifth edition. It is one of the largest cybersecurity competitions in Hong Kong, featuring four categories: Secondary School, Tertiary, Open, and International.

 

In addition to the competition, the event includes various workshops and sharing sessions. Through these TechEd (technology education) activities, students can learn skills such as programming, cryptography, and digital forensics, fostering creative thinking and preparing them for the future. Industry professionals can also use this opportunity to test their skills, train their cybersecurity teams and connect with ethical hacker communities worldwide, delving deeper into cybersecurity to become experts in the field.

 

Last year, the competition attracted over a thousand participants and received widespread acclaim. This year, new challenge categories and formats have been introduced, promising an even more exciting and intense experience 

 

 

Last Update Date: 30 Sep 2024 Release Date: 13 Sep 2024

Date:13 Sep 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Organizer: Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT)
Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)

Join now and get ready for the challenge!

 

 

CTF Contest Information

 

 

 

Date and Time

Qualifying Round: 8 November 2024, 6:00PM HKT to 10 November 2024, 6:00PM HKT

(The system will operate for 48 hours, participant can access anytime during the contest)

 

Final Round: January 20, 2025 from 0930 to 1730 HKT AND

                        January 21,  2025 from 0930 to 1230 HKT

 

 

Workshop

1st Workshop: September 28, 2024 from 1000 to 1700 HKT

https://form.jotform.com/hkcert/CTF-2024-Workshop1

 

2nd Workshop: October 19, 2024 from 1000 to 1700 HKT

https://form.jotform.com/hkcert/CTF-2024-Workshop2

 

 

Registration Link

https://form.jotform.com/hkcert/capture-the-flag-challenge-2024-reg

 

 

Registration Deadline

The application deadline is 4 November 2024 (The Applicant’s registration will not be considered after the deadline)

 

 

Enquiry

Please contact our Ms Tracy Choy at +852 2788 5884 or [email protected].

 


 

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Resources

 

Training Playground

https://training.hkcert24.pwnable.hk

 

Workshop 1 Recording

 

Content

1. Web : These involve hacking websites using common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).

2. Forencis : This includes forensics, steganography, and other unique programming challenges.

3. Cryptography: Attack cryptosystems, which may involve encryption, decryption, and cryptanalysis.

 

Downoad Workshop 1 Traning Material