ABOUT CIPHERX
CIPHERX is a competitive Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition organized by Whitehatians Club, Department of CyberSecurity, SRM Valliammai Engineering College.
What is Capture The Flag?
Capture The Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition where teams solve challenges to find hidden flags. Each solved challenge demonstrates a real-world security concept or vulnerability. Participants compete to solve more challenges, faster, to earn points and claim victory.
CTFs are an exciting way to learn cybersecurity skills in a practical, hands-on environment. Unlike theoretical learning, CTF participants immediately apply their knowledge to solve real problems and overcome security obstacles.
Why Participate?
Learn Real Skills
Gain practical cybersecurity expertise in web security, cryptography, and more
Competitive Challenge
Test your skills against other teams and push your limits
Career Opportunity
Showcase your talent to employers and build your security portfolio
Team Collaboration
Work together with teammates to solve complex security challenges
Challenge Categories
Web Security
SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and API exploitation
Cryptography
Encryption, decryption, and cryptanalysis
Reverse Engineering
Binary analysis and code decompilation
Binary Exploitation
Buffer overflows and memory vulnerabilities
OSINT
Open source intelligence gathering
Digital Forensics
Evidence analysis and data recovery
Eligibility
• Inter-College Students Only
• Intra-College SRM Valliammai Engineering College students are not eligible
• No prior experience required
Team Size
• Minimum: 1 participant
• Maximum: 3 participants per team
• Solo participants also welcome
Admin Block
SRMVEC, KTR
The offline rounds and final presentations of CIPHERX CTF will be held at the Main Admin Block, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur (KTR) campus.
Campus Address
SRM Valliammai Engineering College,
GST Road, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District,
Tamil Nadu - 603203