PatriotCTF 2025

Registration

Before registering a team, please review the rules. You must first register a user account, and then you can create or join a team. Join our Discord server for event communications.

Students: use your school email. Check spam if you don't receive confirmation.

About

PatriotCTF is a beginner-friendly capture-the-flag cybersecurity competition hosted by GMU's cybersecurity club, MasonCC. It's open to students and professionals alike, with challenges ranging from easy to expert across categories like reverse engineering, web, crypto, forensics, and more.

Prizes New

• Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams.
  • 1st place
    • $500
    • Offsec Course and Cert exam bundle for PEN-200 (OSCP) or equivalent Offsec Cert
    • Prize Swag TBD
  • 2nd place: $250
    • Prize Swag TBD
  • 3rd place: $100
    • Prize Swag TBD
• The top student team will also receive a prize.
  • Student 1st place
    • $250
    • Offsec Course and Cert exam bundle for PEN-200 (OSCP) or equivalent Offsec Cert
    • Prize Swag TBD

Rules

1. Teams may have as many members as they want. Multiple teams are allowed per school.
2. Any given team is only eligible for one prize category.
   1. All team members must be students to qualify for the student prize. Proof may be required.
   2. Team members cannot be from U.S.-sanctioned countries or CTF creators.
   3. Prizes are not legally guaranteed.
   4. Prizes are awarded to teams, not individuals. Teams must handle internal distribution.
3. No external help unless stated. Online resources are allowed.
4. No playing on multiple teams, flag sharing, or unfair advantage tactics.
5. Do not attack infrastructure unless part of a challenge. Report vulnerabilities to [email protected].
6. Use your skills ethically. We're not liable for misuse.
7. Rule-breaking leads to disqualification.
8. Contact MasonCC execs on Discord for help.

Sponsors

Challenge Categories