DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge 2012

The Challenge » Schedule

The 2012 DC3 Challenge runs on a fixed schedule.

04 Dec 2011
Announcement
  • Offical announcment of the DC3 Challenge 2012 to the public.
15 Dec 2011
Registration Opens
  • Registration opens for teams to apply to play in the DC3 Challenge 2012 until November 1st, 2012
  • Applications received each day by close of business (COB) will be processed within 1-3 business days for approval.
  • Approved teams are provided Challenge packets containing all challenge materials will be available for download-only.
02 Apr 2012
20% Bonus Round Ends
  • Teams that provide submissions between 15 Dec 2011 and 01 April 2012 will recieve 20% bonus points on their graded submissions.
02 Jul 2012
10% Bonus Round Ends
  • Teams that provide submissions between 02 April 2012 and 01 Jul 2012 will recieve 10% bonus points on their graded submissions.
02 Oct 2012
5% Bonus Round Ends
  • Teams that provide submissions between 02 Jul 2012 and 01 Oct 2012 will recieve 5% bonus points on their graded submissions.
01 Nov 2012
Registration Closes
  • Registrations are no longer accepted for the DC3 Challenge 2012.
02 Nov 2012
Solutions Due
  • All DC3 Challenge 2012 solutions, including scripts and tools created by the team, must be uploaded or postmarked to DC3 no later than November 1st, 2012 at 11:59:59 PM EST to be eligible for a prize(s) in their assigned category.
  • Exercise solutions received after 1 November 2012 EST will not be accepted for scoring for prizes and at the discretion of DC3.
03 Dec 2012
Winners Announced
  • All participants will be notified via email of the posting of DC3 Challenge 2012 results.
  • Final results will be posted on the DC3 Challenge 2012 website.