KeyBreak

KeyBreak is a cybersecurity competition that challenges participants in encryption, decryption, and logical problem-solving through engaging cryptography-based tasks involving coded messages and hidden information. Across multiple rounds of increasing difficulty, participants will decode messages, identify cipher techniques, and apply the correct methods to retrieve original data. The event is designed to be competitive, beginner-friendly, and focused on building analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Rules:

1. Individual participation only.
2. Participants will be given short introduction to cryptography
3. Competition will be based on the introductory session
4. Participants will compete through multiple rounds of encryption and decryption challenges.
5. Each round will have a fixed time limit.
6. Participants must solve the challenges independently.
7. Use of AI tools, online search, or external assistance is prohibited.
8. Correct answers and time taken will be considered for scoring.
9. Participants must not share answers or solutions with others.
10. Any form of cheating will result in disqualification.
11. The judges' decision will be final.

Prizes: 1st - 1000/- 2nd - 600/- 3rd - 350/-