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PentestSA CTF

The Hacker’s Arsenal is an always-on challenge ladder. Work through the lessons, break the labs on your own machine, then prove it by capturing flags. Timed competitions and prizes get announced here.

8
Lessons
6
Hands-on Labs
3
Course Phases
Free
To Start

Why Compete?

More than just a competition — it's your gateway to South Africa's cybersecurity elite

Win Real Prizes

Cash prizes, certifications, and exclusive PentestSA merchandise for top performers

Get Recruited

Top performers get fast-tracked for positions at PentestSA and partner companies

Prove Your Skills

Verified badges and certificates to showcase your abilities to employers

Learn By Doing

Real-world challenges designed by professional pentesters — no boring theory

Flexible Format

48-hour window to complete challenges — hack on your own schedule

Community

Join our Discord for hints, discussions, and networking with fellow hackers

Challenge Categories

Test your skills across multiple domains of cybersecurity

Web Exploitation

XSS, SQLi, IDOR, Auth Bypass

4 Challenges

Cryptography

JWT, Hashing, Encoding

2 Challenges

Linux Privilege Escalation

SUID, Sudo, Misconfigs

2 Challenges

OSINT & Recon

Information Gathering

1 Challenge

Full Chain

Multi-Stage Attack Simulation

1 Challenge

Prizes

Glory is great, but cash is better

2nd Place

R3,000
  • PentestSA Hoodie
  • CTF Silver Badge
  • Interview Fast-Track

1st Place

R7,500
  • Full Merch Pack
  • CTF Champion Badge
  • PentestSA Interview

3rd Place

R1,500
  • PentestSA T-Shirt
  • CTF Bronze Badge
  • Certificate of Achievement