EncipherX 4.0 CTF
Hosted on UnstopFetched 24 days ago
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
to Sunday, February 8, 2026
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1 month long
HackathonCoding ChallengeCybersecurity
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
638
Participants
₹50,000
Prize Pool
57
Est. Projects
Organizers
Organised by Phoenix Cybersecurity Forum, Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology (SVPCET), Nagpur In collaboration with Nagpur Police About the Opportunity: EncipherX is a 24-hour national-level CTF that simulates real-world cyber attack and defense scenarios. Participants must solve practical, time-bound challenges that mirror actual security incidents, requiring strong technical skills and quick thinking. This event is designed for individuals and teams who want to test their cybersecurity competence in a high-pressure, competitive environment. Event Details: Event Name: EncipherX Date: 7–8 February 2026 Duration: 24 Hours (10:00 AM Saturday to 10:00 AM Sunday) Mode: Online/Offline (Hybrid) Venue: SVPCET Auditorium, Nagpur Challenge Domains: Participants will encounter challenges across multiple cybersecurity domains, including but not limited to: Web Exploitation Digital Forensics OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Reverse Engineering Cryptography Android Exploitation Blockchain Machine/Pwning Eligibility Criteria: EncipherX is open to participants across academia and industry, subject to the following conditions: College & University Students Industry Professionals and Working Professionals Note: Participants must already possess the required cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Team Formation Rules: Teams must consist of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 members Each participant can be a member of only one team Team names must be professional and appropriate Rules & Code of Conduct: Attacking the competition platform, infrastructure, or other teams is strictly prohibited Sharing flags, solutions, or collaborating with other teams during the event is not allowed Brute-force attempts, automated scanning, or misuse of tools without permission will lead to immediate disqualification All participant activity is logged and monitored Disclaimer: The government internship opportunity associated with the First Prize is subject to verification, eligibility, documentation, and final approval by the concerned authority. All challenges in EncipherX are educational simulations created strictly for learning and evaluation. Any illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of skills or techniques learned during the competition is prohibited, and participants are solely responsible for their actions beyond the event environment.