Shadow Protocol (CTF)

All participants are requested to read the rule book. The Shadow Protocol is a nine-layer deep CTF based on electronics and electrical engineering principles. You play the character of the retired detective to unravel a grand eco-conspiracy being executed by the evil corporation called "Globus Electronics Ltd." and its CEO Tejas Khanna. Utilizing your engineering acumen, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques, AI tools, and cryptography, you will have to break the environmental crime codes that are encrypted through digital means and manipulate hardware. Rules and Architecture Live CTF event hosted on a dedicated platform with an initial briefing on Google Meet. Participants unlock each story-based level using the correct “Clearance Key.” Points are awarded for every successfully cleared level. Rankings depend on both score and fastest completion time. Challenges include AI/OSINT-based web hunting, electronics forensics, and cipher decryption (Base64, ROT13, signal codes, etc.). Live monitoring will be maintained throughout the event.