Capture the Flag Competition

PECAN+ 2024 is a jeopardy-style Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. Teams will compete in more than 50 challenges that cover a broad topics such as Webex, steganography, cryptography, reverse engineering and digital forensics.

We are also running a fun and interactive training day to help you prepare for the competition. You'll learn how CTFs work and how to use several cyber tools that may come in handy when you compete.

  • Open to Year 10, 11 and 12 students
  • Difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced

 The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) will be presenting two informative sessions during the competition day. The first session will provide an introduction to the ASD and delve into 'the big picture' of the organisation's role. The second session will focus on opportunities for students to join the ASD while studying.

Prizes for 2024 - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

  • 1st Place: Flippers (Advanced), Raspberry Pis (Beginner/Intermediate) + merch.
  • 2nd Place (in each division): Lockpicks (donated by Trustwave) + merch.
  • 3rd Place (in each division): '3 month *subscription' (600 cubes) to HtB Academy (donated by Hack The Box) *parent/guardian permissions required.
  • 4th Place (in each division): TBC + merch.
  • Top female Team and Indigenous student prizes: '3 month *subscription' (600 cubes) to HtB Academy (donated by Hack The Box) *parent/guardian permissions required

National registrations open on Monday, 3 June 2024 and will close at 12pm, Monday 22 July 2024.

 

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*Parking options - If you’re driving in, you can park at P6 car park*This is a paid parking area. You will require a parking permit and purchase a daily parking ticket (cost is $4). A daily parking ticket can be purchased using the onsite ticket machine or the PayStay app service. *Parking space availability is not guaranteed. Two-hour parking is available along Victoria Crescent, Kingsley Crescent and Whitehorse Road. There is also parking at 450 Elgar Road (corner of Whitehorse Road – left turn entry and exit only), which costs $2.50 per hour for up to 4 hours or a maximum of $9 per day (credit card only).
Secure Parking also operates a carpark on the corner of Elgar and Whitehorse Road. Standard rates apply.

Register your spot today!

NOTE: Registrations close at 12pm on 22 July 2024

Getting here on the day & what to bring!

For safety reasons participants are required to wear hard closed shoes (not runners).

BYO LUNCH & WATER*

Dress is casual & comfortable with hair tied back.

BHI will supply an apron, a hairnet & a container.

*Please refrain from bringing glass water bottles for safety reasons. 

PECAN+ 2024

27 July | 4 August 2024

Nelson Campus

A glimpse into the competition experience

Training day - Sat, 27 July 2024

Learn and practice your skills in the art of cryptography, digital forensics, steganography, reverse engineering, and software and web exploitation. All you need is a problem-solving mind and the willingness to give things a try! Our tutors on the day will be there to support you.

CTF Competition day - Sun, 4 August 2024 

In teams of up to 4 people, you'll face a series of thrilling beginner, intermediate and advanced cyber security challenges to complete over the course of the day.

When you register you will get access to Box Hill Institute's Digital Training resources to practice ahead of the competition.

We also highly recommend you visit the PECAN+ website to try their practice challenges too.

Competition rules

  • You can participate in this competition in teams of 1–4 people. You don't have to have a team to register – we can help you join a team on the day.
  • You may bring in your own laptops with Virtual Machines (VMs) and tools already installed. Box Hill Institute will also provide desktop computers with tools to use.

DATES/TIMES

  • Saturday, 27 July 2024, 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
  • Bring your own lunch. 

LOCATION

FREE EVENT

No cost to participants.

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EVENT DETAILS

Training day

Competition day

  • Sunday, 4 August 2024, 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM
  • Lunch and drinks will be provided. 

DRESS CODE

Casual clothes for both days.

NOTE: By participating in the Pecan+ 2024 CTF at the Box Hill Institute, Nelson Campus, you confirm your acceptance of the event and agree to abide by the rules and reasonable instructions of the Box Hill Institute students and staff throughout your presence on campus and during the event. It is important to note that you are familiar with ethical hacking practices and recognise the legal consequences associated with their misuse. Non-compliance with the established rules and regulations will result in disqualification from the competition and your dismissal from the premises.

Getting here

Trams: 

Yarra trams stop outside our Nelson campus along Whitehorse Road. View the tram timetable on the Yarra Trams website. 

Buses: 

Buses enter Box Hill from various surrounding areas. Check the Public Transport Victoria website to see if a bus near you travels to Box Hill. 

Trains:

Trains depart on a regular basis to and from Box Hill. The Box Hill train station is located at Station Street and Bank Streetunderneath the Box Hill Shopping Centre. For more detailed information, including the latest timetables, visit the Public Transport Victoria website. 

Parking: 

If you’re driving in, you can park at our P12 student car park.* This is a paid parking area. You will need to purchase a daily parking ticket (cost is $4). 

A daily parking ticket can be purchased using the onsite ticket machine or the PayStay app service. 

Paid parking is also available at Ace Parking, 990 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill (under the Tax Office building). Standard parking rates apply. 

*Parking space availability is not guaranteed.