Network King of the Hill - A Hacker Wargame for Organizers

Explore the intricacies of organizing and running a Network King of the Hill (NetKotH) hacker wargame in this 30-minute conference talk from AIDE 2013. Dive into the challenges of setting up a Capture The Flag (CTF) event, learn about design goals, and understand the game's structure. Discover the scoring system, general rules, and configuration details. Examine code examples, discuss the role of Windows 98 in the game, and understand the importance of network traffic. Gain insights into password reuse strategies and time allocation for different aspects of the competition. Conclude with an introduction to an alternative game concept called Digital Demolition.

Appalachian Institute
Running a CTF is a pain!
Design Goals
The CTF Setup: A Hacklab in Action
Steps
King-Of-The-Hill!!!
Score Rules
General Rules
Netkothconfig.ini
Let's Show Some Code
Windows 98, Most Secure OS Ever?
Traffic is King
Password Reuse
Time allocation
Another Game Idea: Digital Demolition