PECAN+ CTF

PECAN+ is a national cyber security Capture The Flag (CTF) style cyber security competition for Australian high school-aged competitors (in years 10-12). PECAN+ CTF is led by Edith Cowan University's School of Science as a collaborative initiative that brings together higher education institutions, cyber security industry, government, teachers and students around the aim of raising cyber security awareness, skills and aspirations.

2025 Key Dates

• National registrations opening mid-2025
• Training Days - Saturday August 23rd, 2025 (State/Territory dependant)
• PECAN+ CTF Competition Day - Sunday August 24th, 2025

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Fast Facts

• PECAN+ is a Capture The Flag style of competition - compete to solve cyber security challenges and correctly uncover a digital "flag" (string of text).
• Challenge categories include cryptography, OSINT, reverse engineering, steganography, exploitation and more.
• PECAN+ tests problem solving and teamwork, as well as cyber security and computing skills. Challenges range from Beginner through to Advanced.
• PECAN+ CTF is a free event. Registration includes access to Training Day offerings as well as Competition Day.
• PECAN+ CTF is open to Australian students in years 10–12. Compete in teams of up to four. Individual registrants will be placed into a team.
• Training Day and Competition Day are run in person at locations in every State/Territory.
• National awards and prizes for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions, as well as Top All Female teams.
• PECAN+ CTF is proudly founded and led by Edith Cowan University in collaboration with partner organisations around Australia.
• PECAN+ CTF 2024 is made possible through the support of national and regional Sponsors and supporters. Find out about 2025 sponsorship opportunities.
• Download our PECAN+ CTF 2025 poster. Follow along on social media using #PECANplus2025