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Event Type
in person
147
Participants
₹30,000
Prize Pool
13
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
InSpectre is an adrenaline-pumping, 24-hour Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge hosted by IEEE WIE at VIT Chennai. Designed around solving real-world cybersecurity problems in a fast-paced, team-based environment, the competition invites aspiring cyber defenders to prove their skills and strategy across a range of critical cyber domains.
Your Mission:Emerging as top cyber guardians, your challenge is to solve high-stakes, real time problems faster and smarter than your competitors. Outthink, outpace, and outmaneuver your rivals through a gauntlet of cybersecurity challenges.
Competition Format: The 24-Hour Cyber Sprint
reg fee: 250rsMode: Offline, Onsite Participation
Venue: VIT Chennai
Dates: 5th-6th January
Duration: 24 hours non-stop
Platform: Industry-grade CTF system (details shared with registrants)
Domains Covered:
Web Exploitation
Cryptography
Reverse Engineering
Forensics
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
Binary Exploitation
Miscellaneous challenges
Team & Eligibility
Team Size: 2 to 4 members
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and all cybersecurity enthusiasts
Evaluation: Dynamic scoring based on flags captured, difficulty, and submission time
Tiebreaker: Final flag timestamp plus bonus round performance
Fair Play: Strictly no sharing of flags/solutions during the event; code of conduct adherence is mandatory. Any attempts to attack the platform or organizers result in disqualification.
Prizes & Recognition
Total Prize Pool: ₹30,000+
Winner: Trophy, prize vouchers, exclusive event swag
Runner-ups: Trophies, vouchers
Participation certificates for all attendees
Important Dates & RegistrationRegistration Deadline: 25th December
Event Date: 5th -6th January 2026
Why Participate?
Test and sharpen your skills against real time security scenarios
Collaborate in teams, boost your cybersecurity expertise
Win exciting prizes, recognition, and exclusive swag
!! Register Now !!Secure your spot and compete to be crowned as the cyber guardians of the next era!
Operations12/15
Why this score
Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored
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Code of conduct
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