CSIT Mini Challenge

CNY Mini Challenge post The seal that once held Nian at bay has weakened over time. We must gather intel on Nian's weakness if we want to defeat it! Can you uncover the ancient runes and decipher their secrets? 

Try the CSIT Mini Challenge and save the Lunar New Year Celebrations!


22 Jan - 9 Feb

About

The CSIT Mini Challenge aims to create awareness of the various tech focus areas of CSIT. 

Participants of all nationalities are welcomed to try. Challenge yourself and earn a digital badge! You can feature your digital badge on social media platforms and tag us @csitsg.

Previous Mini Challenges Topics in 2024

Feb - Mobile Reverse Engineering

Participants had to use a dynamic debugging tool while engaging with analytics skills needed to conduct a thorough security test on mobile applications.

Aug - Cryptanalysis

Participants had to engage with advanced mathematics skills to decrypt a tweakable block cipher.

Oct - Software Engineering

Participants were required to build 2 client-side programs (in Python, JavaScript, Java or C#), while engaging with concepts such as rate limits, big O notation and time, space complexity.

Nov - Kubernetes

Cloud Nov Cluedo Specimen (1)

In this Cluedo-esque challenge, participants had to complete a 3-part Kubernetes challenge and exercise their cloud containerisation skills.

Dec - OTel & Prompt Engineering

Specimen Software Christmas

In this 2 part challenge, participants had to monitor and troubleshoot microservices using open telemetry, then create and refine prompts for the flag.

Feb - Mobile Reverse Engineering

Participants had to use a dynamic debugging tool while engaging with analytics skills needed to conduct a thorough security test on mobile applications.

Aug - Cryptanalysis

Participants had to engage with advanced mathematics skills to decrypt a tweakable block cipher.

Oct - Software Engineering

Participants were required to build 2 client-side programs (in Python, JavaScript, Java or C#), while engaging with concepts such as rate limits, big O notation and time, space complexity.

Nov - Kubernetes

Cloud Nov Cluedo Specimen (1)

In this Cluedo-esque challenge, participants had to complete a 3-part Kubernetes challenge and exercise their cloud containerisation skills.

Dec - OTel & Prompt Engineering

Specimen Software Christmas

In this 2 part challenge, participants had to monitor and troubleshoot microservices using open telemetry, then create and refine prompts for the flag.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about CSIT mini challenge, email us at connect@csit.gov.sg.