Security Arena

Event Overview: Security Arena is a cybersecurity-focused event designed to test participants’ fundamental knowledge and practical problem-solving skills. The event consists of two rounds, starting with a general screening quiz and progressing to an advanced crime-thriller–based digital investigation.  Round 1 – Online Quiz (Screening Round) Round Name: General Security Quiz Platform: Online Quiz Platform Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Description: This round evaluates participants’ basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts. It serves as a screening round to shortlist teams for the advanced challenge. Questions focus on concept clarity and command awareness, not memorization. Topics Covered: Basic Linux commands (ls, cd, pwd, chmod, grep, etc.) Cryptography basics Encryption vs Decryption Hashing Caesar Cipher Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption General security concepts Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium Evaluation Criteria: Accuracy of answers Total score Time taken (tie-breaker) Qualification Rule: Top-scoring teams qualify for Round 2. Time 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Round 2 – Advanced Challenge Round Name: Crime Thriller – Digital Investigation Format: Problem-based practical round Description: This round focuses on advanced cybersecurity skills and analytical thinking. Participants take the role of cyber crime investigators, solving a digital crime case using provided evidence. The challenge emphasizes logical reasoning, investigation flow, and practical application of security concepts. Focus Areas: Advanced Linux command usage File and log analysis Steganography concepts Hidden data in images or audio Identification and decoding of concealed clues Correlation of digital evidence Task Overview: Teams are given multiple digital evidence files Clues are hidden across different formats Each decoded clue leads to the next stage Participants must analyze and connect all clues to reach the final conclusion Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard Evaluation Criteria: Accuracy in identifying hidden clues Logical reasoning and investigation approach Correctness of final conclusion Time taken to complete the challenge Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Outcome The team that demonstrates strong security fundamentals, practical investigation skills, and clear logical reasoning will be declared the winner.