Tool Shed Demo: CTF 101 – How to Play and Win

Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions offer a great way to acquire new technical skills while having fun and meeting new people. If you have never participated in a CTF event before, it can feel intimidating to try. This quick talk will walk you through the different types of cybersecurity competitions and go over jeopardy-style CTFs. You will learn what skills are needed to participate, how to approach the challenges, and what are some of the common tools you may want to be familiar with. We will go over a few example CTF challenges as a group. We hope that you walk away not only with some new security skills but also the confidence to participate in a CTF on your own.