About Us
Our origin
Our community was forged on January 28, 2020, under the leadership of Md. Moniruzzaman Prodhan (known as NomanProdhan). From day one, Knight Squad has been a team effort — organizers, challenge authors, infra engineers, moderators, and mentors working together to make ethical hacking more accessible and impactful.
On January 20, 2022, the team hosted KnightCTF 2022 — the first international CTF organized from Bangladesh. On July 20, 2022, we launched BDSec CTF, expanding our annual competitions and strengthening our global community of players and creators.
Timeline
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Jan 28, 2020
Founding
Knight Squad forms and begins shipping CTF content, writeups, and hands-on sessions — a collaborative effort from volunteers and early members.
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Aug 10, 2021
KS HackZone — Launch
We launch KS HackZone with original, in-house challenges built for practice and learning — our first step toward a dedicated arena for cybersecurity students and professionals.
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Jan 20, 2022
KnightCTF — First International CTF from Bangladesh
KnightCTF 2022 marks our first global CTF hosted from Bangladesh — the start of our annual flagship series (2022 → present).
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Jul 20, 2022
BDSec CTF — Launch
We debut BDSec CTF on July 20, 2022. It has run annually from 2022 → present, welcoming worldwide participation across beginner to advanced tiers.
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Dec 10, 2023
Brand refresh
We unveil a new logo — symbolizing evolution, resilience, and sharper focus — while honoring our roots and the team behind our growth.
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May 7, 2024
KS HackZone — Relaunch
We relaunch KS HackZone with an expanded model: practice from past CTF events with community writeups and improved challenge flows.
Our logo evolution
Our new logo is more than a visual change; it reflects how we’ve grown since 2020 — from a small crew to a coordinated team of builders and mentors — staying relevant, pushing boundaries, and adapting to an ever-changing security landscape.
Today and onward
Year after year, Knight Squad proudly hosts KnightCTF and BDSec CTF, offering platforms for ethical hackers worldwide to showcase their expertise, tackle challenges, and connect with a global community. None of this is possible without our contributors — writers, designers, reviewers, ops, and moderators — who keep the wheels turning.