CyberZee Presents

RAD2.0

Root Access Denied 2.0

"We do not go gentle into that good night."

Mission Launches In

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Event
RAD Cyber CTF
Part Of
Verge 2026
Hosted By
CyberZee
Venue
SRM University, Sonepat
Format
Jeopardy CTF
Mode
Offline
About the Mission

What is RAD 2.0?

A flagship cybersecurity Capture The Flag competition — where hackers, defenders, and interstellar thinkers collide.

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The Event

RAD Cyber CTF — Root Access Denied 2.0 is a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity competition hosted by CyberZee, the cybersecurity club of SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat. Part of the annual technical fest Verge 2026, RAD 2.0 challenges participants to push limits across web exploitation, cryptography, forensics, OSINT, and reverse engineering.

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The Theme

Inspired by Interstellar — traversing the unknown, bending the rules of the digital cosmos, and finding signal in the noise. This isn't just a CTF. It's an expedition into the depths of cyberspace. Do you have the clearance to go beyond?

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Why Participate?

Compete against teams from across the country. Build real-world cybersecurity skills, earn recognition, and connect with a growing community of ethical hackers and security professionals. All skill levels welcome — from first-timers to seasoned CTF players.

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Prizes & Recognition

Top teams win cash prizes, certificates, and trophies. All participants receive a participation certificate. Special awards for best writeups and first blood. Winners get featured on the CyberZee hall of fame and gain direct visibility within our partner network.

What Awaits You

Challenge Categories

Navigate across domains — each a different quadrant of the cyber universe.

🌐 Web Exploitation
🔐 Cryptography
🔍 Forensics
⚙️ Reverse Engineering
🛡️ Binary Exploitation
🕵️ OSINT
📡 Misc & Trivia
🧩 Steganography
Mission Timeline

Event Schedule

Mark your coordinates. Every second counts.

Now Open
Registrations Open
Register on Unstop. Individual or team registration. No entry fee.
April 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM IST
CTF Portal Goes Live
The CTFd platform opens. Challenges release simultaneously across all categories.
April 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM – April 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM
5-Hour Hack Window
Solve flags, climb the scoreboard, and earn first-blood bonuses. Dynamic scoring active.
April 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM IST
CTF Closes
Platform locks. Final scoreboard freezes. Top teams move to result declaration.
TBA · Verge 2026 Main Stage
Results & Prize Distribution
Winners announced live on stage. Trophies, cash prizes, and certificates distributed.

All times in IST · Schedule subject to change

Protocols & Clearance

Rules & Eligibility

Eligibility
  • Open to all students — UG, PG, and school level.
  • Participants from any institution across India can compete.
  • Teams of 1–4 members allowed.
  • No prior CTF experience required — beginners welcome.
  • Registration through Unstop only (link in nav & CTA).
Competition Rules
  • Flag format will be disclosed at start — do not brute-force the flag submission system.
  • No sharing of flags, solutions, or writeups during the active window.
  • Attacking the CTFd infrastructure or other teams is strictly prohibited.
  • Use of automated scanners against the platform is banned.
  • Decisions of the CyberZee organizing team are final.
  • Violations result in immediate disqualification.
Interstellar Alliance

Community Partners

The crew that makes the mission possible.

🛰️ Community Partner 1
🌐 Community Partner 2
🔐 Community Partner 3
⚡ Community Partner 4
🛡️ Community Partner 5
🚀 Community Partner 6

Traversing the cosmos — together

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