About us
Forging the next generation of ethical hackers
A Capture The Flag platform from the Department of Computer Application at Integral University — where classroom theory meets live competition, and every flag captured is a skill earned.
Institutional home
An initiative of Integral University, Lucknow
ByteBattle Escape is an initiative of the Department of Computer Application, Integral University, a NAAC A+ accredited institution committed to fostering practical and industry-oriented cybersecurity education. The platform is developed by Rahil Khan, with Farhan Khan members of Cyber Awarness Club leading the design and development of its challenge modules. Together, under the guidance and support of Integral University, they deliver an immersive Capture The Flag (CTF) experience that transforms cybersecurity concepts into hands-on challenges, encouraging students to develop practical skills in ethical hacking, problem-solving, and cyber defense.
Our journey
From Season 1 to the arena today
BBE started as a student-led CTF initiative at Integral University and grew into a full platform for ethical hacking practice — from faculty-guided labs to a live arena the community hacks on every season.
CTF Season 1
Where it all began — our first ByteBattle Escape season launched with a small set of challenges and a growing community of curious hackers.
CTF Season 2
Season three expanded our challenge library and sharpened the competition format — more modules, more players, more flags.
CTF Season 3
The latest chapter — a rebuilt platform with structured categories, live leaderboards, and a home for hackers at every skill level.
What we stand for
Learn by breaking, build by defending
We believe the best security professionals are forged in the arena — solving real puzzles, capturing flags, and learning from every attempt.
- Hands-on challenges over passive lectures
- Ethical hacking with clear rules of engagement
- A community that celebrates curiosity and persistence
Project mentorship
Guided by faculty who believe in learning by doing
BBE is shaped under the mentorship of Integral University's Computer Application faculty — bridging academic rigour with hands-on cybersecurity practice.
Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Faisal
Head, Department of Computer Application
Integral University, Lucknow
[email protected]
Shubham Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Application
Integral University, Lucknow
[email protected]Student development team
Meet the minds behind the arena
Rahil Khan develops the platform — website, authentication, payments, and events. Farhan Khan architects and builds the challenge modules on the deck. They work alongside fellow students of the Department of Computer Application, turning a CTF vision into a platform the community can hack on every season.
Rahil Khan
Full Stack Developer
Alumnus
Mohd. Farhan
Challenges Author
Alumnus
Swetabh Singh
Developer
Department of Computer Application
Hashmat Zahra
UI/UX Designer
Department of Computer Application