Competition Format

Everything you need to know about the EYCC structure and rules.

Round 1 – Online Qualification Round

A Capture The Flag (CTF) round where participants will solve 15 cybersecurity challenges across different categories.

The round will run for 48 continuous hours, during which participants can solve challenges at their own pace.
Each challenge has a point value based on its difficulty.
Points are awarded only when the correct flag is submitted.
The leaderboard updates in real-time as teams submit flags.
In case of a tie in total points, the team with the earlier submission time ranks higher.

Round 2 – On-site Final Round

Top-performing teams from the online qualification round will be invited to compete in the on-site final round. More details about the date, location, and format of this round will be announced soon.

Team Rules

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Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members.
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Solo participants will be grouped into random teams, but they can confirm that or reject and participate individually.
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All team members must register individually using the registration link in the website.
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Each one will receive a team confirmation email to finalize your team setup.

Competition Rules

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Flag Sharing between teams will lead to disqualification of both teams.
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Bruteforcing the flags is Prohibited.
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Attacking or sabotaging the platform, other teams, or infrastructure will also lead to disqualification.
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Use of search engines, documentation, public tools, and research is allowed during the competition.