Capture the Flag

A cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) is a competitive event that tests participants' skills in solving security challenges through hands-on exercises. Unfortunately, this means we will not be running around trying to obtain a physical flag.

Participants will solve security related puzzles in various categories (e.g., reverse engineering, cryptography, open source intelligence, etc.) to earn points for their team. Participants will compete using their own computer, usually with a penetration testing virtual machine installed-- teams of 4 will be decided by participants.

RESOURCES

Over the Wire

https://overthewire.org/wargames/

Great resource to learn how to work in Linux terminal and general pen testing skills.

Bandit is particularly useful. Highly recommended to complete at least levels 0-12 of Bandit.

Hack the Box

https://www.hackthebox.com/

Has some great labs and training materials. All about hacking. Can be challenging though. Make sure to join the university team!

TryHackMe

https://tryhackme.com/

For hands-on practice with basic to advanced cybersecurity skills.

Cyber FastTrack

https://www.cyber-fasttrack.org/

Hands-on practice with cryptography, python, digital forensics, and other fundamental topics. If you earn 20,000 points or more, you may get the opportunity to take the GIAC GFACT certification exam for free. If you pass before a certain date, you may receive a $500 scholarship.

HackerRank

https://hackerrank.com/

Practice your programming skills in almost any language of your choice.

VulnMachines

https://www.vulnmachines.com/

Hands on practice using recent vulnerabilities in a free, browser-based machine.

EchoCTF

https://echoctf.red/

An open CTF platform for hands on practice.

VulnHub

https://www.vulnhub.com/

An open platform with downloadable, vulnerable virtual machines for hands on offensive practice.

Try2Hack

https://try2hack.me/

Offensive security practice.

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