Prestigious Cybersecurity Competition Participation

Tishk International University is proud to announce its participation in University CTF 2025: Tinsel Trouble, a prestigious cybersecurity competition hosted by Hack The Box. This challenging event will take place from December 19 to 21, 2025, providing TIU students with an exceptional opportunity to represent their university on a competitive global platform.

Competition Overview and Skill Development

Hack The Box is a renowned cybersecurity platform offering diverse technical challenges, while a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition specifically involves solving intricate cybersecurity problems to discover hidden “flags” – strings of text or numbers that validate successful challenge completion.

Technical Domains Tested:

  • Reverse Engineering of software and systems

  • Exploitation techniques for system vulnerabilities

  • Cryptography principles and code-breaking challenges

  • Web security assessment and penetration testing

  • Network security analysis and defense strategies

  • Forensic investigation of digital evidence

Student Benefits and Professional Opportunities

Participation in this competition offers TIU students substantial developmental and professional advantages:

Key Participation Benefits:

  • Valuable hands-on experience with real-world cybersecurity scenarios

  • Networking opportunities with globally-minded cybersecurity enthusiasts

  • Skill demonstration on an internationally recognized platform

  • Team collaboration experience in high-pressure technical environments

  • Professional portfolio enhancement through competitive achievement

  • Exposure to current cybersecurity trends and methodologies

Registration Process and Contact Information

Students interested in participating and possessing a genuine passion for cybersecurity can connect with designated university contacts:

Primary Contact Points:

  • Team Leader Youns Sedqi: 120223017@std.tiu.edu.iq

  • Mr. Aland Amir: Available at Lab 258 for in-person consultation

Registration Guidance:
To join the competition, students should follow the specific steps outlined in the official guide:
How to Join University CTF 2025

Additional Information Resources

For comprehensive details about the competition structure, rules, and schedule, visit the official event page:
University CTF 2025: Tinsel Trouble Event Details

This competition represents a significant opportunity for TIU students to test their cybersecurity skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to the university’s growing reputation in technical and engineering excellence.

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