BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KnowAFest//Campus Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eventsphere-66365@www.knowafest.com DTSTAMP:20261008T170713Z DTSTART:20260911T183000Z DTEND:20260912T182959Z SUMMARY:Boot2Root 2026 LOCATION:SRM Valliammai Engineering College\, Kattankulathur DESCRIPTION:

All that you need to know about Boot2Root
\nBoot2Root — Capture the Flag
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\nDepartment of Cybersecurity presents B OOT2ROOT\, a beginner friendly offline cybersecurity Capture the Flag comp etition focused on real-world offensive security\, exploitation and privil ege escalation.
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\nGet ready to enumerate\, exploit\, escalate and conquer your way through a vulnerable system and become root.
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\nRegister now:
\nhttps://zyverse.whitehatians.in
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\nEvent Highlights:
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\nHands-on Boot2Root-based cybersecurity CTF
\nReal-world exploitation and privilege escalation challenges
\n5 stages to progress from initial access to root
\nCombined Prize Pool: ₹11\,000+
\nLunch provided for participants
\nCertifica tes for all participants
\nOffline Event — SRM Valliammai Engineeri ng College
\n12 September
\nEvent Format:
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\nPartici pants will compete in a Boot2Root environment where teams are required to:
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\nEnumerate the target system and identify vulnerabilities.< br />\nExploit vulnerabilities to gain access to different stages.
\n Escalate privileges and progress through the system.
\nDiscover flags hidden across the different stages.
\nUltimately compromise the syst em and achieve root access.
\nThe competition consists of various sta ges\, with participants progressing through the system by solving challeng es and exploiting vulnerabilities.
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\nDuration: 3 Hours
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\nRules:
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\nParticipants must register for the event be fore the registration deadline.
\nParticipants must report to the ven ue on time.
\nOnly the systems\, services and targets provided as par t of the competition may be attacked.
\nAttacks against event infrast ructure\, organizer systems\, scoring infrastructure or other unauthorized systems are strictly prohibited.
\nParticipants must not attempt to disrupt the competition infrastructure or interfere with the availability of the event platform.
\nSharing flags\, exploits\, credentials or ot her competition-sensitive information with other teams may result in disqu alification.
\nParticipants must follow the instructions provided by the organizers and volunteers throughout the event.
\nAny attempt to gain an unfair advantage\, tamper with scoring\, or exploit the competitio n infrastructure may lead to immediate disqualification.
\nThe organi zers reserve the right to modify the competition rules\, scoring system or format if required.
\nThe organizers' decision regarding disputes\, scoring and disqualification will be final.
\nEligibility:
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\nThe event is open to cybersecurity enthusiasts\, students and partici pants interested in ethical hacking\, penetration testing\, Linux\, networ king and privilege escalation.
\nParticipants are expected to have ba sic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts\, Linux and networking. Prior CTF experience is helpful but not mandatory.
\nWhat to Bring:
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\nA laptop with the required tools and software.
\nStable power/cha rging equipment as required.
\nBasic knowledge of Linux\, networking and cybersecurity tools.
\nYour enthusiasm for breaking into systems!
\nPrizes &\; Recognition:
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\nCombined Prize Pool: ₹ 11\,000+
\nCertificates for all participants
\nRecognition for t op-performing teams.
\nVenue:
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\nSRM Valliammai Engineeri ng College
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\nDate: 12 September
\nMode: Offline
\n< br />\nReady to Become Root?
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\nEnumerate your target\, exploi t every weakness and climb through all stages.

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