Rules of Engagement

Welcome, Analyst. This is your proving ground. Below are the core rules that govern your challenge environment.

🧑‍💼 Individual Challenge

• This CTF is a solo engagement.
• You’re here to showcase your own capabilities — analysis, intuition, and execution under pressure.
• Collaboration is not permitted during the CTF.

☠️ Code of Conduct

• Maintain professionalism and integrity throughout.
• Operate ethically.
• Do not share flags or solutions, this is your challenge alone.
• Stay within the scope of each challenge. If in doubt, ask.
• External tools that bypass the intended challenge flow are not permitted.
• Do not reference or use real-world data including customer names, production logs, or internal intel.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are paramount.

🔢 Scoring

• Points are awarded based on challenge difficulty.
• Partial credit may be awarded for substantial, well-documented progress.

🛡️ Organiser Authority

• Organizers have full discretion over rule enforcement and scoring.
• Follow their instructions promptly.
• Attempts to bypass rules or challenge intent may result in disqualification.
• Organizers will not provide answers but may offer limited guidance if you’re stuck.

“You’re not just solving challenges. You’re demonstrating how you operate when it counts.”
— Sophos MDR