TRACE THE INTRUDER: Digital Forensics Challenge

In today’s digital world, cybercriminals leave behind hidden traces—but do you have what it takes to trace the intruder? Join the Digital Forensics Challenge, where participants act as cyber detectives to investigate a simulated cybercrime, analyze compromised systems, and recover critical digital evidence. Whether you’re a budding forensic analyst or an experienced investigator, this challenge will test your ability to track attackers, examine logs, and uncover hidden clues! 🖥️🔎💾

🔍 Investigate. Analyze. Uncover the truth.

📅 Event Details

Event Date: 16 October 2021
Registration Deadline: 14 October 2021

🎯 Challenge Overview

Participants will take on the role of digital forensic investigators and work through a realistic cybercrime scenario, such as:

🔹 Malware Analysis – Detect and reverse-engineer malicious software.
🔹 Log File Investigation – Analyze system and network logs to find anomalies.
🔹 Disk & Memory Forensics – Recover deleted files, track user activity, and analyze RAM dumps.
🔹 Network Traffic Analysis – Trace unauthorized access, detect data breaches, and monitor suspicious activity.
🔹 Email & Document Analysis – Identify phishing attempts, metadata, and hidden digital fingerprints.
🔹 Incident Response Reporting – Compile and present forensic findings as a professional investigation report.

💡 Tools Used: Autopsy, Wireshark, Volatility, FTK Imager, OSINT tools, and more.

✅ How to Participate?

1️⃣ Register Online – Sign up before 14 October 2021.
2️⃣ Receive Case Files – Get access to compromised system images, logs, and artifacts.
3️⃣ Investigate the Attack – Use forensic tools to analyze and trace the attacker’s movements.
4️⃣ Recover & Analyze Evidence – Extract data, decode hidden information, and reconstruct events.
5️⃣ Prepare Your Report – Document findings and present your forensic conclusions.
6️⃣ Compete & Win! – Submit your investigation report for judging and awards.

💡 Beginners are welcome! Training materials and forensic toolkits will be provided.

🏆 Judging Criteria

✔️ Accuracy of Findings – How well the participant identifies the attack source and evidence.
✔️ Technical Depth – Use of forensic techniques, tools, and detailed analysis.
✔️ Completeness – Ability to reconstruct the incident from available data.
✔️ Report Quality – Clarity, professionalism, and presentation of the investigation report.
✔️ Response Time – Efficiency in analyzing and reporting findings.

🌟 Why Participate?

🔹 Real-World Cybersecurity Skills – Gain hands-on experience in digital forensics.
🔹 Win Exciting Prizes – Earn certificates, cybersecurity tools, and mentorship.
🔹 Network with Experts – Connect with forensic analysts and cyber investigators.
🔹 Boost Your Portfolio – Add cyber forensics projects to your resume.
🔹 Step Into Cybercrime Investigations – Experience how professionals trace hackers and solve cyber incidents.

👥 Who Can Join?

🔸 Students & Cybersecurity Enthusiasts – Passionate about forensic investigation.
🔸 IT & Security Professionals – Looking to enhance incident response skills.
🔸 Ethical Hackers & Red Teamers – Wanting to explore post-attack analysis.
🔸 Law Enforcement & Legal Experts – Interested in digital evidence collection.
🔸 Anyone Curious About Cybercrime Investigations!

🚀 Event Highlights

🔸 Live Incident Response Simulations – Hands-on cyberattack case study.
🔸 Hands-On Forensic Training – Learn disk forensics, log analysis, and data recovery.
🔸 Expert Talks & Panels – Insights from digital forensics professionals.
🔸 Gamified Investigation – Rankings, leaderboards, and prizes for top analysts.
🔸 Exclusive Cybersecurity Resources – Access to forensic tools and datasets.

📢 Think you can track down the hacker? Join TRACE THE INTRUDER and put your cyber forensics skills to the test! 🕵️‍♂️💻🔍