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· The Heist Begins · Spring '26 ·
Monday · June 22nd · 2:30 – 6:00 PM
Onsite · UOWD
Technical Partner
DEF X
Cyber Intelligence
Advanced Cyber Intelligence & Security Operations
DEF-X is our technical partner for this event. A cyber intelligence and security operations firm, they build real infrastructure, run real adversary scenarios, and train operators who live in the field.
DEF-X Cyber IntelligenceAbout the Event
UOWD's Largest-Ever CTF
Capture The Flag is a hands-on cybersecurity competition where you solve hacking puzzles to find hidden flags. Open to all majors, all year levels. Complete beginners welcome. Team up, think fast, climb the live leaderboard.
Web
Exploit web apps
Crypto
Break ciphers
OSINT
Intel & recon
Malware Analysis
Dissect malware
Forensics
Recover data
Misc
Wildcards
Prizes
What You
Win
So close to the top. Walk away loaded.
Top of the leaderboard. Glory is yours.
On the podium. Still a serious haul.
Giveaways
Everyone's eligible — win gear way beyond the leaderboard.
ScrollPartner Drop
Cyber Intelligence
Host Drop
Event Host
How To Enter
Just register and show up on event day — you're automatically in the draw. No extra steps.
$ ./join_ctf.sh --status
> registration is open · spots are limited
Ready to Hack?
$ ./join_ctf.sh --register
Limited Spots Available
FAQ
Got
Questions?
Nope. If you've never touched cybersecurity before, you're still good. The challenges are tiered, and there's something for everyone. The easiest ones are genuinely beginner-friendly.