Welcome to the First Edition of IRON CTF!

The CTF is over.
CTF has started!
Team 1nf1n1ty from SASTRA Deemed University is excited to invite you to our first IRON CTF (Intrusion Reconnaissance and Offensive Navigation Capture The Flag). Whether you're a first time participant or a seasoned hacker, this jeopardy-style CTF promises to challenge and excite.
Test your skills in categories like Web Exploitation, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, PWN, OSINT, Forensics, Mobile Security, Game Hacking, and more. The event is open to all, so don't miss the chance to prove your mettle and connect with like-minded enthusiasts.
Join us for an unforgettable experience we can't wait to see you in action!
Details
- Duration: 24 hours
- Format: Jeopardy style
- Mode: Online
- Team Size: Up to 4 players
- Start Time: Oct 5th 2024 11:00AM IST
- End Time: Oct 6th 2024 11:00AM IST
Prizes
1st Place: Worth ₹6,00,000
1x CEH Global Certification
4x CEH Learning Resources (e-Books and i-Labs bundle)
4x NDE and EHE Certifications
2nd Place: Worth ₹1,33,337
1x CTRP
1x Learn Fundamentals
1x PG Practical
3rd Place: Worth ₹22,000
1x PG Practical
Top 10 Indian Teams:
- Awesome goodies and t-shirts from SquarX
Top 50 Teams:
- Certificate of Excellence
Top 75 Teams:
- Each member will receive a .xyz domain for one year
All Participants:
- Certificate of Participation
Sponsors
Rules
Welcome to the IRON CTF! To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for everyone, please carefully read and follow these rules:
01Team Composition
- Each team is limited to a maximum of 4 members.
- Teams must provide a valid email address, which will serve as the primary point of contact.
02Fair Play
- No attacks on CTF infrastructure. Do not attempt any Denial of Service (DoS), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), automated scanning, or generating excessive traffic on any challenges or contest infrastructure.
- Prohibited Tools: The use of automated tools such as Nikto, Zap, SQLmap, or similar tools is strictly forbidden. These tools are ineffective for this CTF and could result in a ban.
03Flag Sharing and Discussion
- No sharing of flags or solutions during the CTF. This ensures everyone can enjoy the challenges.
- No discussions about solutions or hints that could help others solve a challenge.
04Scoring and Ties
- Each challenge uses dynamic scoring, meaning the points awarded will vary based on how many teams solve the challenge.
- Points are awarded upon successfully submitting the correct flag.
- In the event of a tie, the scoreboard is final.
05Final Decision and Disqualification
- The organizers decisions are final in all matters related to the CTF.
- Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team for violating the rules or engaging in prohibited activities.
06Communication and Updates
- For any queries, join our Discord server. CTF organizers and challenge authors will be highlighted on Discord.
- All updates will be posted on the CTF portal's Announcements page, on Discord, and on our Instagram.
- Hints (if released) will be posted on the Announcements page or in the challenge description.
07Flag Format
- Unless stated otherwise, flags will follow the format: ironCTF{...}.
08Acknowledgment
- By participating in the contest, you agree to have read and fully adhere to these rules.
Thank you for taking the time to read through the rules. Happy hacking!
SCOREBOARD
Place
Team
CTF Points
1
The Few Chosen
16611
2
valgrind
15622
3
Thread in the Needle
14608
4
CyberSpace
14129
5
> r0/dev/null
11120
6
Flagsomnia
10678
7
AUTOEXEC.BAT
10639
8
Flame
9209
9
Payatu Bandits
8719
10
SkibidiSquad
8634






