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A practical teaching session by Cyber Intelligence Community Lucknow introducing participants to Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and the fundamentals of solving cybersecurity problems through hands-on learning.
Capture The Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity challenge format where participants solve problems to find hidden pieces of information called flags.
CTFs cover different areas of cybersecurity and provide a practical way to understand and apply security concepts. Challenges can range from web security and cryptography to digital forensics, OSINT, reverse engineering, and networking.
The Teaching CTF session will introduce participants to how these challenges work and how to approach them step by step.
The session will cover the fundamentals of CTFs and introduce participants to some of the common challenge categories, including:
Participants will also learn the basic process of analyzing a challenge, identifying clues, testing possible approaches, and working towards finding the flag.
A CTF challenge is not always about knowing the answer immediately. It is about understanding the information available and figuring out what to investigate next.
During the session, participants will be introduced to this approach through guided explanations and practical examples, helping them understand how a challenge can be broken down into smaller, manageable steps.
Different CTF categories require different ways of thinking and different technical approaches.
A web challenge may involve understanding how an application works, while a forensics challenge may require examining files or digital information. Similarly, OSINT challenges involve finding and connecting information from publicly available sources.
The session will provide an introduction to these categories and the types of problems participants may encounter in CTFs.
The session will move from basic concepts towards practical examples, giving participants an opportunity to see how cybersecurity knowledge can be applied while solving CTF challenges.
The focus will be on understanding the reasoning behind a solution, rather than simply reaching the final flag.
The session is intended for students, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and beginners interested in exploring Capture The Flag challenges.
No advanced CTF experience is required. The session will focus on the fundamentals and provide a starting point for participants who want to explore practical cybersecurity further.
Join CIC Lucknow for an introduction to Capture The Flag challenges and explore how practical problem-solving can be used to understand cybersecurity concepts.
The session will provide a foundation for participants to continue practicing CTFs and exploring different areas of cybersecurity.