SDU CTF 2026
4 and 11 April
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SDU CTF is an offline cybersecurity competition organized by CYCNET Community at SDU University.
The event brings together students and aspiring cybersecurity specialists for a hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) competition focused on real-world attack and defense scenarios.
SDU CTF creates a competitive and educational environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in cybersecurity.
Prizes
Prizes
🥇 1st place: TryHackMe SEC1 Certification Voucher for 3 students.
🥈 2nd place: TryHackMe Premium subscription for 3 students for 5 months.
🥉3rd place: TryHackMe Premium subscription for 3 students for 4 months.
Every offline participant will receive a sticker pack.
COMPETITION FORMAT
COMPETITION FORMAT
Stage 1 — Online Qualification
All registered teams participate in the online qualification round.
At the end of the competition, the Top 10 teams (up to 30 students) with the highest scores will qualify for the offline final.
Results will be announced via official communication channels and sent to participants by email.
Stage 2 — Offline Final
The qualified teams will compete in the final round held in SDU University cybersecurity laboratories.
The final stage determines the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners based on total points scored during the competition.
This stage evaluates practical technical skills, teamwork, and performance under time constraints.
EVENT SCHEDULE
EVENT SCHEDULE
24 March
24 March
00:00 | Start registration
2 April
2 April
18:00 | End registration
4 April - Online Tour
4 April - Online Tour
12:00-18:00 | Online First tour
11 April - Final Tour
11 April - Final Tour
11:30 - 12:00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
12:00 - 12:20 | Opening Ceremony
12:20-17:00 | Offline CTF
17:00-17:30 | Results & Awards ceremony
17:30-18:30 | Maklube
SDU CTF Participation Rules
Participation Rules
Teams of 2–3 students
Only currently enrolled SDU University students
Registration required via the official website
Limited number of teams
Competition Structure
Jeopardy-style CTF
One main competition round
7 challenge categories
Multiple difficulty levels: Easy / Medium / Hard
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Academic Partner & Sponsor
Partner
Partner
Hosting University
Organizing Community
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Ready to answer all your questions:
Telegram Channel: https://t.me/sductf
Telegram chat: https://t.me/sductfchat
Location: Almaty, Karasay region 040900, Kaskelen city, Abylai khan street, 1/1
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