iCS 3.0
Capture The Flag
A Capture The Flag cybersecurity challenge by the ISACA UCSC Student Group, bringing undergraduate teams together to solve real-world security problems, sharpen practical skills, and compete for a place in the final round.
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Rounds
Teams compete in an online CTF selection round to qualify for the final round at UCSC premises.
Workshops
Prepare for the competition through cybersecurity workshops designed to guide participants before the CTF rounds.
Finalist Teams
The top 10 teams from the online CTF selection round will advance to the physical finale at UCSC.
iCS 3.0 Timeline
Cybersecurity foundations and CTF preparation
Hands-on security challenges and team practice
Final preparation before registration closes
Last day for undergraduate teams to register
The single competition round takes place as the iCS 3.0 CTF hackathon
Winning teams are announced after the hackathon concludes
Register for iCS 3.0
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Your Team
Form a team of 3 to 4 undergraduate members and take on the iCS 3.0 Capture The Flag challenge.
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Booklet
Get the official iCS 3.0 event booklet with competition details, timeline, format, and contact information.
FAQs
iCS 3.0 is an annual cybersecurity competition conducted as a specialized Capture The Flag challenge. Participants solve security-related tasks, discover hidden flags, and earn points based on their performance.
Undergraduate students from universities across Sri Lanka can participate in iCS 3.0. The event is designed for students who are interested in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and problem-solving.
No, prior CTF experience is not required. Basic knowledge of cybersecurity will be helpful, and the planned workshops will support participants in preparing for the competition.
You need to participate as a team. Each team should have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 4 undergraduate members.
The competition consists of two rounds. The first round is an 8-hour online selection round, and the top 10 teams will move forward to the 24-hour on-site final round.
No. The first round will be conducted online, while the final round will be held physically at the UCSC premises for the selected top 10 teams.