CASE // SR-0417

OPERATION: TRACE

Cyber Intelligence Division

A live cybersecurity investigation. Every solved challenge uncovers evidence, advances the case, and moves your name up the board. Access is granted only to registered investigators.

Format
Jeopardy-style CTF
Clearance
Registration required
Standings
Live, freezes near close

Case Briefing — Rules of Engagement

Flag Format

Flags follow the format CTF{...}. Submit exactly as found — case-sensitive, no alterations.

Fair Play

No attacking platform infrastructure, other investigators, or brute-forcing outside a challenge's intended scope.

Hints Cost XP

Hints are available for every challenge but deduct XP from your total when unlocked.

Individual Investigation

Play under your own account. Sharing flags or accounts between investigators is prohibited.

Standings Freeze

The leaderboard freezes near the end of the event — your final placement locks at that point.

Report, Don't Exploit

Found a platform bug outside a challenge? Report it privately instead of exploiting it for XP.