{Rules}

  • We will use Discord server for communication and announcements.
  • If you have any questions regarding tasks or infrastructure, send them via ticket system on our Discord server. Do not post task-related questions in the public channels.
  • The competition will be held in five independent regional leagues with their own scoreboards.
  • The winner from each league will receive an invitation to the onsite finals of SAS CTF 2025. The organizer will cover the travel and accommodation costs for up to five members of the winning team aged over 18 years old.
  • Only academic and corporate teams are eligible to participate.
  • Team registration must be done by the team captain only, who must verify the team's status via a corporate or academic email address or other applicable document.
  • Each player may only participate in one team.
  • The number of players in a single team is not limited for the online competition.
  • All participants from one team should represent the same corporate or academic institution. It will be explicitly checked when inviting the winning teams to the finals.
  • You need to share one team account to access the competition platform. On the eve before competition your captain will receive a letter on the corporate email with details on logging in to the platform.
  • Competitors are not allowed to attack other teams or the competition infrastructure.
  • The use of automated scanners or tools that would overwhelm the infrastructure is prohibited.
  • The flag format is kaspersky{asc11_pr1nt4bl3_ch4r4ct3r5}, unless explicitly specified in the challenge description.
  • Sharing flags, hints, solutions, or any challenge-related information between different teams or in public sources is prohibited.
  • Participants must remain respectful and refrain from using inappropriate language on the competition platform or in official communication channels.
  • Organizers may extend or modify the ruleset at any time during the competition.
  • Organizers reserve the right to temporarily ban or disqualify any team if suspected of breaking the rules.

    • Competition Rules and Terms & Conditions