We want to make this as clear as possible: if you are Albanian and interested in cybersecurity, CTFs, reverse engineering, web security, forensics, coding, or just learning how all of this works, you are welcome here.
That applies to people from Kosovo, Albania, and the diaspora too. Where you live is not the important part. What matters is that you are curious, respectful, and genuinely want to learn or contribute.
There Is No Single Way To Be Part Of KSAL
You do not need to fit one exact mold.
Some people join because they want to play CTFs every chance they get. Some want to write code for the team, help with site improvements, automate workflows, or build small tools that make everyone faster. Some mostly want to study, ask questions, read writeups, and learn by being around people who care about the same things.
All of that is valid.
You can contribute by:
- playing CTFs with us regularly
- writing code, tooling, scripts, or automations for the team
- helping with writeups, notes, documentation, or research
- studying quietly, asking questions, and learning over time
- hanging out, sharing ideas, and being part of the environment
Not everybody has to contribute in the same way to matter.
You Do Not Need To Be Advanced Already
A lot of people hold themselves back because they think they need to arrive with a huge background first.
That is not how teams grow.
If you are early, that is fine. If you are still figuring out what category you even like, that is fine too. If all you have right now is interest, consistency, and a willingness to ask good questions, that is already enough to start.
We would rather have someone who keeps showing up and keeps learning than someone who knows a lot but never really participates.
This Team Should Feel Open
We want KSAL to feel like a place where Albanians from both Kosovo and Albania can build something together without overcomplicating it.
That can mean competing seriously. It can mean collaborating on public research. It can mean writing code, making the site better, improving infrastructure, or simply being around enough to learn and help when you can.
There is room for people who are highly active, and there is also room for people who are still finding their footing.
If You Want In, Reach Out
If any of this sounds like your kind of environment, take a look at Join Us.
You do not need a perfect intro message. Just say who you are, what you are interested in, and what kind of things you want to work on or learn more about. That is enough to start a real conversation.
We want the door to be open.