Competence Development Through Capture the Flag and Virtual Hacker Labs

Explore the world of Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and virtual hacker labs in this informative conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2023. Discover how CTFs can be used as an effective tool for competence development in cybersecurity education and training. Learn about the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC), the gamification aspects of CTFs, and the Haaukins hacker lab platform. Gain insights into practical teaching methods that combine mini-lectures with hands-on challenges, and see a live demo of CTF in action. Understand the importance of balancing technical skills with soft skills in building a national cybersecurity team. By the end of this talk, you'll be inspired to incorporate CTF exercises into your organization's competence development strategy for more engaging and effective cybersecurity training.

Intro
What is ECSC
CTFs are fun & what it is
The Haaukins hacker lab
How we used CTFs in teaching
Demo
A good formula
A national team is not just about tech skills
Conclusion
Outro