Capture-The-Flag 101

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An introduction to Capture-The-Flag (CTF) with easy challenges and tips on how to approach them.

The objective of this workshop is to dive into Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competitions. First, by introducing participants to the basic concepts. Then, by helping them prepare for the upcoming NorthSec CTF, and, finally, evolve intheir practice of applied cybersecurity.

We will have easy and medium CTF challenges in several categories (binaries, Web, exploitation, forensics) and we will give hints and solutions during the workshop.

This is meant to be for CTF first timers. Seasoned players should play NorthSec's official CTF.

Requirements

  • a laptop
  • a programming language of choice (it's usually Python)
  • wireshark
  • a web assesment security tool (Burp, ZAP, Watobo, mitmproxy)
  • a disassembler / decompiler (Radare2, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro)
Participants should bring:

See Requirements section of the proposal

Participants must know or have:

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