We are seeking creators to submit challenges for TISC 2026. Selected challenges will receive a reward of S$1,000 each. Challenge submissions will be accepted till 5 July 2026 (Sunday), 2359h.
Check out submission requirements and guidelines for challenge creators - we look forward to your contributions!
The submitted challenge idea should be novel, original and created by you. Use of AI tools for assistance is permitted. if you substantially revise and endorse the final submission. Challenges must not have been previously published or used in any form in Singapore or anywhere in the world, or entered in any other competition.
You may only submit 1 challenge.
Before you submit your challenge, it is important that you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions in the challenge creation form. Please e-sign the challenge creation form and submit it with your challenge.
You are to email your challenge to tisc_contactus@csit.gov.sg by 5 July 2026 with the relevant submission materials (listed below).
If your challenge is selected for use during TISC 2026, you will receive a reward of S$1,000.
Please note that while you may still participate in TISC 2026 if your challenge is selected, you will not be eligible for prizes.
Challenge submissions from CSIT employees, as well as staff seconded to CSIT, are not eligible for the $1,000 reward.
For any clarifications, please email us at tisc_contactus@csit.gov.sg.
Challenge submitted must be related to Infosecurity or Cybersecurity topics such as, but not limited to: Web Hacking, Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Binary Exploitation, Cryptography, Mobile Security, IoT, Pwn, OSINT, Web 3, Data Science (with applications in cybersecurity).
Your challenge need not be limited to 1 topic (i.e., combination of more than 1 topic is welcome).
Level of difficulty should be difficult even with the assistance of AI.
Challenges should be creative, innovative, and interesting.
Preference will be given to AI-resistant challenges that remain engaging in today’s landscape.
Solutions to challenges must not require or suggest the need for server probing or brute-forcing.
Challenge submissions are accepted from now till 5 July 2026. You are to email your challenge materials to tisc_contactus@csit.gov.sg. Please include the following:
Challenge creation form (with your e-signature)
Challenge question and files (what the participants will be shown).
Setup README file.
Challenge source code, docker files, etc.
Challenge solution (write-up and script).
Challenge flag.