ENTRYPOINT CTF
A beginner-friendly cybersecurity competition for Taaleem schools
February 16th to February 22nd
Apply NowWhat is ENTRYPOINT CTF?
ENTRYPOINT CTF is a beginner-friendly Capture The Flag competition hosted on Taaleem school branches, designed to give students hands-on experience with cybersecurity concepts through engaging challenges.
What's a CTF?
A Capture The Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition where participants solve challenges to find hidden "flags" and earn points. CTFs cover topics like cryptography, reversing, web, and more.
Who Can Play?
Any secondary student in a Taaleem school branch can participate to represent their school. No matter the skill level, everyone is welcome to join and take the opportunity to learn and grow.
Competition Format & Details
School versus schools. Each week, a new cybersecurity challenge will be released, covering topics such as cryptography, reversing, OSINT, and more. Teams will have a set amount of time to solve each challenge and submit their solutions through the competition portal. At the end of the competition, the top teams will be recognized and awarded prizes at Raha International School Khalifa City Campus, after a special final challenge!
Challenges
New challenge released every week. 10 challenges in total, across 5 cybersecurity topics.
PLUS a special final challenge at the end of the competition!
Teams
Each school will have 1 team representing them.
Each team can have up to 5 participants.
Prizes
Prizes will be announced soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Any secondary student enrolled in a Taaleem branch school is eligible to join the competition.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required! The competition is designed to be beginner-friendly, and resources for learning will be provided. You just need a strong willpower!
How do I register?
Click the "Apply Now" button above and fill out the registration form. Your school will confirm your team. When there is excess amount of participants, the participants and the school team's supervisor will decide on the final team members.
How are winners decided?
Teams earn points for each challenge solved. The top teams with the most points at the end will win prizes.