CTFs for Fun and Profit - Playing Games to Build Your Skills

Explore the world of Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions in cybersecurity through this 53-minute conference talk by David Tomaschik at BSidesLV 2019. Dive into various CTF styles, their educational value, and the spectrum of challenges from beginner to advanced levels. Learn how participating in CTFs can enhance your skills, develop an attacker mindset, improve teamwork, and push you out of your comfort zone. Discover the benefits of gamification in cybersecurity training, the overlap with real-world practitioner skills, and the motivations driving players. Gain insights into progressive challenge design and practical examples to help you get started in the exciting world of CTF competitions.

Intro
Disclaimer
Bio
Outline
CTF Styles
CTF Spectrum
DEFCON CTF
Perez vs Geo
War Games
Educational Value
Learning Opportunity
What will you learn
What skills are you using
The attacker mindset
Overlap
Communication
Teamwork
Stepping outside of your comfort zone
Gamification
Practitioner Skills
Red Cell Pros
Progressive Challenges
Three Steps
Examples
What Motivates Players
Challenges