PeCAN+

What is PECAN+?

PECAN+ CTF 2024 is a Capture The Flag cyber security competition for beginner, intermediate and advanced high school students in Years 10 to 12. Compete nationally to solve challenges in a range of topics areas including Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Linux, OSINT, Reverse Engineering, Steganography and Web Exploitation. We also offer a fun Training Day to support competitors in developing their skills in using cyber tools, virtual machines, Linux and in ethical hacking.

National PECAN+ prizes are awarded to First, Second, Third and Fourth place in each skill division. Awards given for the Top-scoring all female team and Top-scoring indigenous competitor(s). Local prizes will also be available! Put your ethical hacking skills to the test and learn cyber security skills in a fun, practical way!

#PECANplus2024

With thanks to our National Sponsors the Australian Signals Directorate, Yira Yarkiny, Seamless Intelligence, Government of Western Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet, Trustwave and to all regional sponsors.

PECAN+ is founded and led by Edith Cowan University in collaboration with Universities, TAFEs and the cyber security ecosystem around Australia. For more information see pecanplus.ecusdf.org.

Competition Locations: University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay & Inveresk Campuses

wanting to participate elsewhere? National registration pages can be found .

Event Times:

Saturday 3rd of August, 9am-4pm: Training Day

Sunday 3th of August, 10am-6pm: Competition Day

Team and registration format: Compete in Teams of up to four students. Please register a Team below and provide details for each Team member. If you are registering as an Individual you will be placed in a Team on the day.

Cost: Free!

Platforms: All competitors will be provided with access to a generic virtual machine of cyber tools (supplied by KASM Workspaces). Other platforms that will be used include Discord and CTFd.

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced, a general guide:

· Beginner: No or limited experience with cyber tools to date. Looking forward to preparing and learning cyber tools in the lead up to the competition. No prior experience with CTF competitions.

· Intermediate: some knowledge of cyber tools and attempting practice CTF challenges.

· Advanced: Experienced in tacking CTFs and cyber challenges. May have competed in CTF competitions previously.

Preparing to compete: PECAN+ encourages competitors to take agency in developing their cyber security skills and get competition ready! Prepare to tackle CTFs by developing familiarity with Linux and cyber tools. There are many free cyber upskilling resources available online that can be used to prepare. Attempt our PECAN+ Practice Challenges here. Training Day will provide workshops on a range of cyber topics. Work with your Team or school to practice and keep an eye out for our emails and social media posts with suggestions and local opportunities for training and upskilling. #PECANplus2024

Prizes:

· 1st Place (in each division): Flippers (Advanced), Raspberry Pis (Beginner/Intermediate) + merch.

· 2nd Place (in each division): Lockpicks (donated by Trustwave) + merch.

· 3rd Place (in each division): TBC + merch.

· 4th Place (in each division): TBC + merch.

· Top female Team and Indigenous student prizes: $50 vouchers.

Rules:

By registering here, you accept the offer to compete in PECAN+ CTF 2024 at a University of Tasmania Campus and understand that you will be required to adhere to the rules and instructions given by UTAS staff whilst on the Campus. Furthermore, you acknowledge that you are aware of ethical hacking practices and understand that there are legal ramifications for the misuse of these. You are expected to compete ethically. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations will see you exited from the Competition.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Tasmania, Churchill Avenue, Hobart, Australia