The event we're planning will not be like the last one — it’s going to be even more exciting with many new additions!
National Center for Cyber Security (NCCS) in collaboration with Pakistan Cyber Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) are organizing ‘Pakistan Cyber Security Challenge’, a Hackathon and Capture-the-Flag (CTF) event, crypto challenge, and a startup challenge (ideas cup). This event
is open for students from Universities and all other educational institutions accross Pakistan.
In a connected world, digital devices and services have become an integral part of our everyday lives. At the same time, such devices and services
are also increasingly exploited by criminals for cyber-related and cyber-enabled crimes. To address these challenges, there is an urgent need for
a new breed of cybersecurity experts who understand new security vulnerabilities and develop ways to secure new devices and services in the digital
realm. Pakistan cyber security challenge offers a platform to develop and identify a talented pool for a secure resilient, robust and cyber secure Pakistan.It will give
a unique opportunity to students to participate in various competitions and show their mettle. For further details, please visit relevant tabs of this web page.
Drop us a mail at pcc@nccs.pk if you have more questions.
It is unlikely that participants will need to create programs from scratch. However, scripting is highly advantageous. Languages such as python will be useful.
Yes. Only IT backrgound is required.
Team members can be from different institutions.
There is no limit to the number teams sent.
No. You will need to form a team of 2 to participate
No. Only basic knowledge is enough.
Understanding of file systems, network traffic, use of tools like wireshark or equivalent, knowledge of scripting such as python, cryptography, IoT protocols are some of things that could help.
Participants will need to do your own research and learning through platforms such as the internet.
Each school can send more than 2 teams. The team members will receive an email to confirm their participation. Each individual member of the team needs to go online and register.
Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
pcc@nccs.pk