Event Overview:
Security Arena is a cybersecurity-focused event designed to test participants’ fundamental knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
The event consists of two rounds, starting with a general screening quiz and progressing to an advanced crime-thriller–based digital investigation.
Round 1 – Online Quiz (Screening Round)
Round Name: General Security Quiz
Platform:
Online Quiz Platform
Question Type:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Description:
This round evaluates participants’ basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
It serves as a screening round to shortlist teams for the advanced challenge.
Questions focus on concept clarity and command awareness, not memorization.
Topics Covered:
Basic Linux commands (ls, cd, pwd, chmod, grep, etc.)
Cryptography basics
Encryption vs Decryption
Hashing
Caesar Cipher
Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
General security concepts
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Medium
Evaluation Criteria:
Accuracy of answers
Total score
Time taken (tie-breaker)
Qualification Rule:
Top-scoring teams qualify for Round 2.
Time 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Round 2 – Advanced Challenge
Round Name: Crime Thriller – Digital Investigation
Format:
Problem-based practical round
Description:
This round focuses on advanced cybersecurity skills and analytical thinking.
Participants take the role of cyber crime investigators, solving a digital crime case using provided evidence.
The challenge emphasizes logical reasoning, investigation flow, and practical application of security concepts.
Focus Areas:
Advanced Linux command usage
File and log analysis
Steganography concepts
Hidden data in images or audio
Identification and decoding of concealed clues
Correlation of digital evidence
Task Overview:
Teams are given multiple digital evidence files
Clues are hidden across different formats
Each decoded clue leads to the next stage
Participants must analyze and connect all clues to reach the final conclusion
Difficulty Level:
Medium to Hard
Evaluation Criteria:
Accuracy in identifying hidden clues
Logical reasoning and investigation approach
Correctness of final conclusion
Time taken to complete the challenge
Time:
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Outcome
The team that demonstrates strong security fundamentals, practical investigation skills, and clear logical reasoning will be declared the winner.
