iCS 3.0

Capture The Flag

A Capture The Flag cybersecurity challenge by the ISACA UCSC Student Group, bringing undergraduate teams together to solve real-world security problems, sharpen practical skills, and compete for a place in the final round.

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Rounds

Teams compete in an online CTF selection round to qualify for the final round at UCSC premises.

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Workshops

Prepare for the competition through cybersecurity workshops designed to guide participants before the CTF rounds.

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Finalist Teams

The top 10 teams from the online CTF selection round will advance to the physical finale at UCSC.

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iCS 3.0 Timeline

Cybersecurity foundations and CTF preparation
June10
2026
Workshop 1

Cybersecurity foundations and CTF preparation

Hands-on security challenges and team practice
June17
2026
Workshop 2

Hands-on security challenges and team practice

Final preparation before registration closes
June24
2026
Workshop 3

Final preparation before registration closes

Last day for undergraduate teams to register
June29
2026
Registration Closes

Last day for undergraduate teams to register

Online CTF selection round
July1
2026
Initial Round

Online CTF selection round

Top teams are announced for the physical finale
July6
2026
Finalist Reveal

Top teams are announced for the physical finale

Awareness session, final round, and awarding ceremony
July15
2026
Final Round

Awareness session, final round, and awarding ceremony

Prize Pool

Rewards unlocked by the highest scoring iCS 3.0 CTF teams after the final round.

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First Runners Up

Prize Bounty30,000LKR
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Champions

Prize Bounty50,000LKR
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Second Runners Up

Prize Bounty20,000LKR

Team & Contacts

Chethaka Sathmal

Chethaka Sathmal

Event Co-Chair | csathmal24@gmail.com | +94 71 523 6104

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Sonali Tarakee

Sonali Tarakee

Event Co-Chair | sonalitarakee@gmail.com | +94 77 183 9645

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Hesanda Liyanage

Hesanda Liyanage

Event Co-Chair | nhesanda@gmail.com | +94 75 206 9515

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Your Team

Form a team of 3 to 4 undergraduate members and take on the iCS 3.0 Capture The Flag challenge.

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Booklet

Get the official iCS 3.0 event booklet with competition details, timeline, format, and contact information.

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FAQs

iCS 3.0 is an annual cybersecurity competition conducted as a specialized Capture The Flag challenge. Participants solve security-related tasks, discover hidden flags, and earn points based on their performance.

Undergraduate students from universities across Sri Lanka can participate in iCS 3.0. The event is designed for students who are interested in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and problem-solving.

No, prior CTF experience is not required. Basic knowledge of cybersecurity will be helpful, and the planned workshops will support participants in preparing for the competition.

You need to participate as a team. Each team should have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 4 undergraduate members.

The competition consists of two rounds. The first round is an 8-hour online selection round, and the top 10 teams will move forward to the 24-hour on-site final round.

No. The first round will be conducted online, while the final round will be held physically at the UCSC premises for the selected top 10 teams.