Prove it on the target.
Put your skills to the test in a 12-hour Pentest Challenge, where teams of two from the University of Gabès compete in real-world-inspired cybersecurity scenarios. Beyond the competition, discover interactive workshops and Family Cyber Detectives, an engaging cybersecurity awareness experience for students and parents. Learn, investigate, compete, and connect with the cybersecurity community!
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How it works.
- Format
A 12-hour ethical hacking competition where players tackle cybersecurity challenges in authorized environments, earning points through user and root flags. First-blood bonuses reward the fastest valid submissions. Each team's score equals its highest individual player score, and the top 9 teams qualify for Cyber Oasis 2.0 – Hack the Dunes in Zawia, Libya.
- Participation
- Teams of 2
- Eligibility
The Pentest Challenge is exclusively open to students currently enrolled at the University of Gabès. Participants must form teams of exactly two players, with both members meeting the eligibility requirements. Each student may join only one team, and participation is limited to 25 teams (50 players).
- Equipment
Each participant must bring their own laptop, charger, and power cable, along with any necessary accessories, such as an extension cord, power strip, plug adapter, or mouse. Players should ensure their equipment and required tools are installed, tested, and ready to use. Internet access and power outlets will be provided at the venue.
- Fees
Participation in the Pentest Challenge is completely free of charge. No registration or competition entry fees are required.
Official rules: read the rules.