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PEP Cybersecurity successfully hosted $N1PH€RS 2.0, a National Level
Intercollege Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, in collaboration with
TamilCTF, one of the world's top 10 cybersecurity teams. The highly
competitive event took place on March 8, 2025, drawing 70 teams from 25
colleges across five states—Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and
Karnataka.
A Battle of Wits in Cybersecurity
The competition provided students with a platform to showcase their skills in
ethical hacking, network security, and cryptography. With industry sponsorship,
the stakes were high, and the participants delivered an intense and engaging
CTF challenge.

And the Winners Are...

First Prize: Amrita University, Coimbatore

Prize: ₹6,000 cash + ₹44,000 worth of vouchers = ₹50,000

Second Prize: Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

Prize: ₹4,000 cash + ₹21,000 worth of vouchers = ₹25,000

Third Prize: Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

Prize: ₹2,000 cash + ₹11,000 worth of vouchers = ₹13,000

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