Welcome to RetroDojo – Your First Step into Cybersecurity!
CyberDojoTM is proud to bring you RetroDojo, a beginner-friendly Hacking Village at this year’s DefCamp! Whether you’re just starting your cybersecurity journey or curious about how hacking really works, RetroDojo is the perfect place to level up your skills in a supportive and fun environment.
Inspired by the nostalgic vibes of retro computing and old-school hacking, the village will feature a collection of easy-to-medium challenges designed for those new to cybersecurity.
Expect classic CTF-style tasks, guided walkthroughs, and hands-on mini-workshops – all focused on learning by doing.
Don’t worry if you’re new – our team of mentors (aka Senseis) will be on-site to guide you, explain core concepts, and help you get unstuck. No gatekeeping, no pressure – just a fun, inclusive community ready to welcome the next generation of cyber ninjas!
What you’ll find at RetroDojo:
- Entry-level challenges (Web, Crypto, Forensics, OSINT, and more)
- Cool retro-themed vibes (think floppy disks, green terminals, and pixel fonts!)
Whether you’re a student, gamer, coder, or just plain curious – swing by RetroDojo and discover how fun hacking can be!
Come for the nostalgia, stay for the knowledge.
Welcome to RetroDojo, where hackers are made, one byte at a time.
Goal
Goal of the Competition
Enjoy a fun intro to cybersecurity!
Rules
Rules of Engagement
1. **Respect the Community**
– Treat all participants, mentors, and organizers with respect.
– Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
2. **Learn First, Compete Second**
– Ask questions — mentors are here to help.
– Focus on learning and exploration, not just points.
– Collaboration is welcome for learning, but not for sharing flags.
3. **Fair Play Only**
– Do not attack the infrastructure, scoreboard, or other players.
– No flag sharing, brute-force attacks, or automated submissions.
– Report any technical issues or bugs to the organizers immediately.
4. **Stay Ethical & Legal**
– All challenges are hosted in isolated environments — do not attack real-world systems.
– Use only publicly available tools and resources.
– Maintain integrity — violations will lead to disqualification.
5. **Enjoy the Experience**
– Take breaks, explore, and have fun.
– Don’t be afraid to try — every challenge is a chance to learn something new.
PRIZES
TBD
REGISTRATION
- You need to have an account on CyberEDU. Register here or login here.
- Authenticate in your account and click on this link (this is required only the first time). This will give you access to a private space called “DefCamp”. See the picture below.
- Go to section Compete as instructed. You should see all the active contests.
- Click on any contest of interest and make the Pre-Registration.
- Have fun!
