Voices from the scoreboard
Fourteen players share their NineByte CTF 2026 experience — from first-time flag hunters to seasoned hackers.
“Amazing CTF experience — creative, engaging challenges and a great opportunity to sharpen cybersecurity skills. Kudos to the entire team.”
Malaika Ali
@Malaika
“A well-organized CTF covering a wide range of cybersecurity concepts. Enjoyed exploring the challenges and look forward to the next edition.”
Kiran Shams
@Kiran_Shams
“My first-ever CTF experience. Even without scoring, I learned a lot and the organizing team was incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout.”
Malaika Tariq
@H4CK3R_2210
“Challenging for a first-timer like me, but genuinely fun — I learned a lot along the way.”
Tehreem Fatima
@reem_12
“A great event overall — started on time with a well-balanced difficulty level throughout.”
Ali Hassan
@ExploitWhisperer
“A great experience — would love to see more CTFs like this one.”
Fatima Arshad
@fatimaars
“Keep organizing more CTFs — they give real hands-on opportunities to build practical cybersecurity skills.”
Hina
@Hacker
“A wonderful experience from start to finish.”
Shayyan Shakoor
@Nofear_Shayyan
“Overall a great experience — no complaints at all.”
Muhammad Talha Siddiqui
@R3Dx3ag1e
“Great organization — looking forward to more events like this.”
Abdul Samad Farooqi
Participant
“Thanks for putting together such a great CTF — already looking forward to the next one.”
Moeez Shahzad
@Kakarot
“Really good event — would love to see more categories added, like AI jailbreaking challenges next time.”
Julius John Simbaya
@jayh4cker
“Would love to see NineByte build a learning platform where we can study and level up our skills further.”
Jacob Daniel Olando
@cisco_
“Learned a lot from this — motivated to come back and perform even better next time.”
Deusdedith Revocatus Patrick
@N3NG4
Trusted by partner communities
Endorsements from the organizations building the security ecosystem with us — new stories landing here soon.

The Arzens
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“NineByte CTF 2026 raised the bar for cybersecurity events in the region. A well-run platform, thoughtful challenges, and a genuinely engaged community.”

Blackbyt3
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“Partnering with NineByte has been an incredible experience. The professionalism, challenge quality, and community focus are second to none.”

AIRVanguard
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“NineByte is building exactly what the security ecosystem needs — hands-on learning at scale. Proud to stand alongside them.”

Hack4Bug
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“Collaborating with NineByte was seamless. Their CTF challenges reflect real-world depth, and the community is hungry to learn.”

DevSHIELD X
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“We loved being part of NineByte CTF 2026. The event was polished, fair, and a fantastic stage for emerging security talent.”

Spextrazex
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“NineByte runs one of the most organized CTFs we have seen. Great categories, smooth operations, and a welcoming community.”

QUEST Cyber Student Society
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“NineByte CTF 2026 gave our students a real taste of competitive security. The experience and mentorship were outstanding.”

Youth Empowerment
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“Seeing young talent dive into cybersecurity through NineByte's platform has been inspiring. We are excited for what comes next.”

Khelo CTF
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“It takes a strong team to run a CTF this good. NineByte delivered — challenging, fun, and flawlessly organized.”

The Farabi Science Society
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“Our members are still talking about NineByte CTF 2026. A superb event that blended learning with genuine competition.”

Tech Hierarchy
Community Partner · NineByte CTF 2026
“NineByte CTF 2026 was a masterclass in community building. Fair scoring, creative challenges, and a supportive team.”