Cyber Matrix CTF 2026

Cyber Matrix is an immersive, high-intensity cybersecurity competition designed to test participants across multiple dimensions of digital security. Set in a simulated cyber universe, players tackle OSINT missions, forensic investigations, web vulnerabilities, cryptography, reverse engineering puzzles, and miscellaneous challenges. The event balances difficulty levels for both beginners and seasoned players, providing real-world problem environments and strategic gameplay. Date & Duration: Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Duration: 9 hours Mode: Offline (On-site at SAKEC) Venue: Lab 401 Team Formation & Eligibility: Team Size: 1–2 participants (solo or duo) Eligibility: Open to all students, including participants from outside SAKEC Identification: Valid college ID required Registration: Teams must register before the deadline Team Changes: Not allowed after the event begins Technical Specifications: Hardware: Lab PCs provided; participants may bring their own laptops (BYOD) Internet: College Ethernet/Wi-Fi provided Platform: Hosted on CTFd Tools: Any publicly available tools, scripts, Kali Linux, and frameworks Challenge Categories: Web Exploitation Cryptography Forensics Reverse Engineering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Miscellaneous Scoring & Judging: Dynamic scoring algorithm with point decay All challenges start at 500 points; value decreases as more teams solve them Harder challenges retain higher points; easier challenges decay faster Flag Format: SAKEC{string_of_text} (unless specified otherwise) Real-time leaderboard updates Tie-Breaking: Team reaching the score first ranks higher Fair Play & Code of Conduct: No DoS/DDoS attacks on infrastructure or other teams’ machines No flag sharing; violation leads to immediate disqualification No brute-forcing flag submissions Attack only IPs/URLs specified in the challenge Harassment or misconduct toward organizers or participants is prohibited Disqualification Criteria: Violation of fair play rules Attempting to disrupt the local network Using leaked or pre-solved flags Organizers’ Rights: Organizers may modify rules or release hints Event Heads’ decisions are final and binding