Case Zero

Rules & Regulations

• —Each team shall consist of 2 members.
• —Participants must register and report to the venue on time.
• —A participant can be a member of only one team.
• —Teams will receive a fictional cybercrime case and digital evidence.
• —Participants must analyze evidence, identify clues, reconstruct the incident and submit evidence-based conclusions.
• —Marks will be awarded for correctly identified and justified findings.
• —Additional marks may be awarded for evidence analysis, timeline reconstruction, conclusions, report and presentation.
• —Each round must be completed within the specified time limit.
• —Late submissions may receive penalties or may not be accepted.
• —Only authorized computers, software, tools and resources may be used.
• —Internet access, personal devices, external storage and online tools are prohibited unless specifically permitted.
• —AI tools, ChatGPT, unauthorized software, outside assistance and communication with other teams are prohibited.
• —Participants must not attack, scan, exploit or interfere with systems outside the authorized competition environment.
• —Tampering with or sharing competition evidence is prohibited.
• —Cheating or rule violations may result in penalties or immediate disqualification.
• —Organizers and judges have the final decision on scoring, disputes, penalties and disqualification.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all students.

Payment Instructions

Pay entry fee of ₹350 per team via any UPI app to our official VPA ID below, then attach your screenshot during registration.