Registration

Registration for Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 begins on July 23rd, 2025. Participants can register individually or in teams of up to three members. To strengthen their application, participants are encouraged to share links to certifications or badges earned in the cybersecurity domain.

Shortlisting

A 8-10 hour virtual elimination round will be conducted in this track. Teams/Participants will be provided with a link to the CTF Portal, where they will be competing against each other.

●  It will be a short Capture the Flag (CTF) event.  
●  Participants will be provided with puzzles/programs/system/files containing security vulnerabilities.
● Each puzzle has a secret key called a 'flag' embedded within it. Finding
the flag proves that participants have solved the particular challenge, and submitting the flag earns points.
●  Each problem statement has its own points, which depend on the difficulty of the problem.  
● The scoring procedure depends on how many points participants have earned and how much time they have taken to submit the flags.
● Participants also may be asked to submit a Proof-of-Concept document after this phase.
● Top 10 teams/participants on the leadership board will be selected as the finalists for this track.

Grand Finale

The Grand Finale will be a 36-hour in-person challenge, where the top 10 shortlisted participants/teams will be invited to compete.  In this intensive round, participants will engage in live bug hunting within a secure, controlled environment designed to simulate real-world conditions.  The target environment will reflect a customized system stack used in national infrastructure.   Participants will be required to identify and document vulnerabilities. The setup may include elements inspired by specific organizational use cases and     configurations, with dummy data mimicking operational scenarios—ensuring a safe yet realistic experience.  Points will be awarded based on the severity, originality, and complexity of the bugs found.  A panel of experts will verify the discovered bugs and determine the final scores after the Grand finale round gets over.  The top 3 participants/teams will be declared winners based on their cumulative performance.

Judging Criteria (Track 2):

Innovation & Relevance to the Theme

The solution must align well with the  competition's theme and directly address the selected problem statement. The  idea should demonstrate uniqueness, creativity, or innovation in its  approach.

Feasibility of the Solution

The solution should be practical and  realistic to implement in real-world scenarios. It must be technically and  economically viable, with resources or infrastructure being reasonably  accessible. The potential challenges of implementing the solution should be  identified, and appropriate strategies to address them must be outlined  effectively.

Illustration of the Idea

The idea must be clearly presented,  highlighting key features, workflows, and functionality. Visual aids like  diagrams, flowcharts, or lifecycle visualizations should be used effectively.

Technical Depth

Participants need to mention the coding  and technologies or any special framework, libraries they have used. For any  coding sample it is to be checked if the code sample is well-commented that  anyone can understand what is the usability of that particular piece of code

Presentation & Demonstration

The PowerPoint presentation should be  clear, organized, and comprehensive. It must effectively convey the idea  using a balanced mix of visuals, text, and explanations to ensure the  audience understands the solution.

Key Highlights:

Medallions and Certificates:

Awarded by the Territorial Army, these will serve as a prestigious recognition for participants' contributions and achievements during the event.

Attractive Prizes:

Winners will receive exciting prizes, enhancing the competitive spirit and rewarding innovative solutions that can contribute to national security

Boarding and Lodging:

All participants will be provided with comfortable boarding and lodging facilities for the duration of the event, ensuring a seamless experience.

Opportunity to Contribute to the Territorial Army:

Participants will have a rare chance to collaborate with the Territorial Army, working alongside defense professionals and contributing directly to the national defense landscape

Honoring of Winners:

Awards to be presented by an Honourable Member of Parliament or a Senior Official from the Government of India.