2026 eCTF

Welcome to the 2026 eCTF!

This year, teams will create a solution for securely creating, storing, and transferring sensitive integrated circuit fabrication data between digital parties with varying levels of trust and permissions. The system must not allow unauthorized creation, disclosure, or modification of the IC design data.

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The following pages will outline the details of the competition.

Sections

• Schedule
  • Phases
  • Important Dates
  • Design Phase Flags Due Dates
  • Workshop Schedule
• Getting Started
  • MSP-LITO-L2228 Board
  • Reference Design Boot Walkthrough
  • Docker
  • Machine Setup
  • OpenOCD
• System Overview
  • Reference Design
  • eCTF Tools
  • eCTF Bootloader
  • eCTF API
  • Host Computer
  • Hardware Security Module (HSM)
  • Development Resources
• Technical Specifications
  • Functional Requirements
  • Host Interface
  • Security Requirements
  • Detailed Specifications
• Flags
  • Design Phase Flags
  • Design Document
  • Debugger Flag
  • Attack Phase Flags and Scenarios
  • Documentation Points
  • Remote Scenario
• Handoff
  • Automated Testing Service
  • Submission Process
  • Accepted Designs
  • Rejected Designs