We're all mad here

07-11-2025

SKATEPARK WAALHALLA - NIJMEGEN

NYMACON, the Capture The Flag event where you’ll face off against real-world inspired challenges that push your hacking skills to the limit.Ready to dive into the world of ethical hacking and cyber warfare? Think you've got what it takes to break into local government systems? NYMACON is back — and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and split into two curious paths!Whether you're a student just starting your hacking journey, or a seasoned pro looking to push boundaries, this is your battleground.

Student Path - The Garden of Curiosity

The Garden – Learn, Hack, Conquer. Step into the world of cybersecurity in a CTF-style event designed just for students. Perfect for all levels of cyber enthusiasts looking to break into the field.With guidance, structure, and a ton of fun. Solve realistic challenges, gain hands-on experience, and prove your skills across multiple domains:

  • Windows of Opportunity - hack into Windows hosts, escalate your privileges, and attain god-mode

  • Network Abuse – explore the magical art of lateral movement, hopping between systems like stepping stones across a digital stream

  • Web Applications - Classic targets, modern twists. Break into web apps with everything from misconfigurations to vulnerabilities

  • Paper Trail - exploit misconfigured printers & multifunctionals that spill more than ink

  • Multiple Difficulty Levels – Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned red teamer, there’s something here to challenge and thrill you

Expect clues, guidance, and lots of "drink me" moments to help you grow.

Pro Path - The Red Queen’s Gauntlet

The Gauntlet – No rails. No mercy. All Madness. This is a free-form red team playground for those who know their way around networks, pivots, payloads, and persistence. Can you survive the Queen’s chaos?For the ethical hackers, red teamers, and pentest veterans out there: this edition gives you the freedom to roam, break, bypass, and pivot your way through complex, interconnected systems. Expect:

  • Microsoft 365 – Dive deep into the cloud and uncover vulnerabilities lurking in the backbone of modern authentication systems

  • Traffic Lights & Road Barriers – Take control of smart city infrastructure

  • SCADA Systems – Test your skills against the tech that powers the smart infrastructure of tomorrow

  • IOT Systems – Hack into a smart vacuum cleaner, bypass its firmware, map the target’s floor plan, and make it yours

  • Deeply layered challenges – with minimal to zero hand-holding

  • No CTF boundaries - just you vs. the system, very rabbithole

Will you wear the Red Hat or play the Mad Hatter?