Some info about CTFs...

• What is a CTF?

  
  

  CTFs or Capture The Flag events are challenge-based competitions that test participants on various aspects of computer science, cybersecurity, and more! They are framed in a gamified environment which means teams of participants engage in challenges spanning across two or three days of digital hackathon that mirror real-world cybersecurity situations. The goal? To 'capture the flag', a piece of data that is hidden, encrypted, or protected in some way. The reward? A cash prize of around $500 and some digital goodies.
  
  Categories of challenges include...
  
  Cryptography: This involves unraveling encrypted data and involves heavy reliance on math and various mathematical principles
  Binary: A deep dive into binary files, this category challenges participants to exploit binary code and find subtle vulnerabilities. Perfect for those interested in systems, architecture, and low level code
  Web: Participants probe web pages for vulnerabilities or weak spots, seeking ways to access a flag they should not normally have access too in web or full-stack environments
  Reverse Engineering: In this intricate category, participants deconstruct software or hardware systems to understand their inner workings. Ideal for those with an analytical mindset and an understanding of program design
  Miscellaneous: All the other wide range of challenges that involve anything from open source intelligence, digital forensics, or algorithm design

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