CTF-as-a-Service

Host a fully-managed Capture-the-Flag event

Nexix Security Labs hosts the platform, builds custom challenges and runs the live scoreboard, a turnkey way to host a CTF for your campus, conference or company.

Best Suited For

Where a live CTF makes an impact

From flagship tech fests to talent pipelines, a branded capture-the-flag event drives engagement and showcases real skill.

Inter-Collegiate CTF Competition

Host a competitive hacking event across multiple colleges, where students compete individually or as teams to climb the leaderboard.

College Tech Fest / Summit

Feature a live CTF as the flagship cybersecurity event at your annual tech fest or security summit, adding prestige and industry relevance.

Internal Department Competition

Run an intra-department or intra-college competition to identify top talent, boost engagement and reward skill development.

Conference / Seminar Side Event

Complement a cybersecurity-themed conference or seminar with a live hands-on challenge track attendees can join alongside sessions.

Corporate / Industry Recruitment

Companies use CTF events to identify and recruit cybersecurity talent straight from campuses. Nexix manages the entire platform.

The engagement

How it works

You tell us the shape of the event. We build the challenges, run the platform on the day, and hand you the results afterwards.

  1. 01

    You scope it, we build the challenges

    Tell us your participant numbers, dates, format and the skill level of your audience. Our team then designs custom challenges for your event, tuned to that level rather than pulled off a shelf.

    • Web exploitation
    • Forensics
    • Reverse engineering
    • Cryptography
    • OSINT
    • Network & traffic analysis
    • Cloud security
    • Steganography
  2. 02

    We host and run the live event

    Registration, access control, the live scoreboard and the infrastructure behind it are all ours to run. Participants join from the browser with nothing to install, and we stay on support for the full duration.

  3. 03

    You get the results

    Afterwards you receive a report covering participation, challenge solve rates and top performers, plus certificates ready to distribute. Enough to show leadership what the event actually produced.

  • Challenge content creation

    Custom challenges designed by Nexix experts, tuned to your audience's skill level.

  • Management & deployment

    Testing, deployment, flag validation, hint systems and live updates mid-event.

  • Hosting & infrastructure

    Fully managed cloud environment, reached from the browser with nothing to install.

  • Registration & access

    Bulk onboarding, team or individual entry, invite links and access control.

  • Real-time scoreboard

    Live leaderboard for team or individual modes, fully branded to your event.

  • Event duration coverage

    Platform and live support active for up to 3 continuous days from event start.

  • Post-event reporting

    Participation stats, challenge solve rates and top performers, ready for leadership.

  • Certificate generation

    Digital certificates for all participants and winners, ready to distribute.

Plan Your CTF Event

Estimate your event cost

Choose your event size, duration and add-ons for an indicative quote in rupees. Final pricing is confirmed in your proposal.

Starter

Department workshop or club-level event

from ₹7,000
  • Up to 25 participants
  • 4-hour event
  • Standard challenge set

Flagship

Inter-collegiate competition or recruitment drive

from ₹43,500
  • Up to 250 participants
  • 48-hour event
  • Custom-branded challenges + live support

Every package includes hosting, live scoreboard, certificates and post-event reporting. Pick one and fine-tune it below.

Participants

Event duration

Add-ons

FAQ

Have questions? We've got answers

How do I host a CTF with Nexix?

Tell us your event size, dates and goals. We handle everything end to end: cloud hosting, challenge creation, deployment, the live scoreboard, support during the event, and post-event reporting and certificates. You focus on your participants, we run the platform.

How many participants can join?

Our standard managed event supports up to 100 participants, in team or individual mode. Larger events are available on request, so tell us your expected numbers and we will scope it in your proposal.

How long can the event run?

The platform and support are active for up to 3 continuous days (72 hours) from event start. Shorter formats such as a 4-hour or 24-hour sprint are also supported.

What challenge categories are included?

Custom challenges are designed by Nexix experts across web exploitation, forensics, reverse engineering, cryptography, OSINT, network and traffic analysis, cloud security and steganography, tuned to your audience's skill level.

Do participants need to install anything?

No. The entire event runs in the browser on our managed cloud infrastructure, so there is nothing to install on participant devices and it works even on modest connections.

Can the event be branded for our college or company?

Yes. The scoreboard and event environment are fully branded to your institution or company, and winners and participants receive digital certificates.

How much does it cost to host a CTF?

Events start at around ₹8,000. Use the Plan Your CTF Event calculator above for an indicative range in rupees. Cost depends on participant count, duration and add-ons, and certificates and reporting are included in every event. Request a proposal for a firm quote tailored to your event.

Prefer a step-by-step walkthrough? Read our guide on how to host a CTF.

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Ready to host your capture-the-flag event?

Tell us about your event and we'll put together a tailored proposal, with challenges, timeline and branding included.