Welcome to the 2025 eCTF!

The Embedded Capture the Flag (eCTF) is an embedded security competition run by MITRE that puts participants through the experience of trying to create a secure system and then learning from their mistakes. The 2025 eCTF will run from January 15 through April 16 with the Award Ceremony on April 25.

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We recommend starting with reading Start Here to help your team get started off on the right foot.

Table of Contents

• About the eCTF
  • Scoreboard
  • Scoring System
  • Slack
• Start Here
• 2025 eCTF
  • Schedule
    • Poster Session
    • Award Ceremony
  • Getting Started
    • Machine Setup
    • Reference Design Boot Walkthrough
    • MAX78000FTHR Board
    • Docker
    • OpenOCD
    • DAPLink
  • System Overview
    • Reference Design
    • Host Tools
    • eCTF Bootloader
    • Removing the Secure Bootloader
  • Technical Specifications
    • Functional Requirements
    • Security Requirements
    • Detailed Specifications
  • Flags
    • Design Phase Flags
    • Design Document
    • Debugger Flag
    • Attack Phase Flags and Scenarios
    • Documentation Points
    • Pesky Neighbor
  • Handoff
    • Automated Testing Service
• Rules
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Glossary
• Learning Resources
• Changelog

Archive

• 2024 eCTF
  • 2024 eCTF Getting Started
  • Schedule
  • Automated Testing Service
  • Handoff
  • Poster Session
  • 2024 Award Ceremony
  • Debugger Flag
  • System Architecture
  • Functional Requirements
  • Security Requirements
  • Detailed Specifications
  • Reference Design
  • Host Tools
  • eCTF Bootloader
  • Design Phase Flags
  • Attack Phase Flags and Scenarios
  • Documentation Points