Capture The Flag
A thrilling cybersecurity showdown where students use skill, strategy, and speed to solve challenges, uncover vulnerabilities, and capture hidden flags.
$ scan --challenge cyber-arena
$ decrypt --flag hidden_token
$ deadline --extended 31_august
$ team --members 04
Register your team and enter the cybersecurity arena.
Decode. Defend. Capture.
Every challenge is a path. Every clue is a signal. Every flag brings your team closer to victory.
Registration Deadline Extended
More time to gather your team, sharpen your cyber skills, and enter the CTF battlefield.
Enter the Cyber Arena
CTF is designed for students who are ready to test their cybersecurity knowledge, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking.
What is CTF?
Capture The Flag is an exciting annual cybersecurity competition held as part of Codefest. Participants demonstrate ethical hacking and cybersecurity expertise by solving challenges and capturing hidden flags.
Challenge Style
In a high-energy and fast-paced environment, teams will face challenges that test technical knowledge, logical thinking, speed, and collaboration.
Team Size
Each team can consist of up to four members. Teamwork, communication, and strategy will play a major role in reaching the top.
Eligibility
All competitors must be currently enrolled as students in a tertiary educational institute.
On-Campus Quiz
A 1-hour quiz round held on campus to test the fundamentals, logic, and cybersecurity awareness of participating teams.
Full-Day CTF Competition
A full-day Capture The Flag competition held at the Malabe campus, where finalists compete in a thrilling cybersecurity challenge environment.
Ready to Capture the Flag?
Join Codefest CTF 2026 and prove your cybersecurity skills in one of the most exciting student competitions of the year.
Scan QR & Register