Cloud Native Zurich CTF
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How to Play

1. Register

Create an account and join or form a team.

2. Hack

Browse the challenge board and find vulnerabilities.

3. Find Flags

Retrieve the flag, formatted like flag{.*}.

4. Score

Submit flags to earn points and climb the leaderboard.

Onsite Sessions

Join us in person at the Cloud Native Zurich conference for our dedicated CTF sessions.

Session 1: Kick-off & Intro

Time: 11.06.2026 11:30

Location: Abaton A (3rd)

Get a head start! We will introduce the CTF platform, walk through the basic concepts of Cloud Native security, and answer any initial questions.

Session 2: Wrap-up & Awards

Time: 11.06.2026 14:15

Location: Abaton 4 (3rd)

Join us for the closing ceremony. Time to discuss some solutions, talk about findings, and announce the winners!

Rules

  • 1. No Infrastructure Attacks: Do not attack the CTFd platform or underlying Kubernetes infrastructure. Scope is strictly limited to the specified challenge instances.
  • 2. No Flag Sharing: Do not share flags, hints, or solutions with other participants or teams outside of your own.
  • 3. No Automated Brute-Forcing: Unless explicitly stated in the challenge description, the use of automated brute-force tools against the challenge endpoints is prohibited.
  • 4. Team Size: No more then 3 players per team

Prizes

🥇 1st Place

CHF 150 Galaxus Voucher

🥈 2nd Place

CHF 100 Galaxus Voucher

🥉 3rd Place

CHF 50 Galaxus Voucher

What is CTF?

A Kubernetes Capture The Flag is a cybersecurity competition focused on finding vulnerabilities in prepared Kubernetes clusters. Players search through these to discover hidden text strings called flags, which they submit to earn points. This hands-on practice helps engineers learn how to properly secure their real-world environments against attacks.