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.

Getting here on the day & what to bring!

BYO LUNCH & WATER*

GET DIRECTIONS

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. 

Meeting location - Fountains Restaurant, Building B3, Level 1, 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill.

PECAN+ 2024

27 July | 4 August 2024

Nelson Campus

A glimpse into the competition experience

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 Street, underneath 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.