How Hacking Works

Explore the world of software exploitation and hacking in this NDC Security 2023 conference talk. Discover the tools, skills, and techniques used by hackers to compromise systems. Learn how gamified safe environments can help build skillsets for writing better and safer software. Gain insights into various hacking categories, CTF challenges, and real-world examples like the Gitraweb challenge and Grinch calculator. Understand the motivations behind hacking, the different types of hackers, and how to better secure your systems and services. This talk provides valuable knowledge for developers and security professionals looking to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity and improve their defensive strategies.

Introduction
How hacking works
Informal poll
What is this talk
What is hacking
Who are the hackers
Why hacks happen
How Espen got hacked
CTF Tournament
Hacking Categories
Hacking Events
CTF Challenges
Gitra
Web challenge
Grinch calculator
How it works
What do I get
Result set
calcsplit