Applying the Principles of Dodgeball - A True Underdog Story to CTFs

Explore the principles of "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" applied to Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions in this engaging 41-minute conference talk from SecureWV/Hack3rCon 2018. Learn about the fundamentals of CTFs, including what they are, where they're held, and the concept of flags. Discover strategies for success, such as having a game plan, networking with other participants, and focusing on simple tasks. Gain insights into useful tools like Backbox and Kali, and understand the importance of social media challenges. Draw inspiration from classic movies like Ferris Bueller, Ghostbusters, and Real Genius while receiving practical takeaways to enhance your CTF performance.

Intro
How many people have seen Dodgeball
Red Dawn
I started in information security
I fight for the users
What is a CTF
Where are they held
What are flags
Social Media Challenge
Have a Game Plan
Meeting People
Have a Plan
Simple things
Ferris Bueller
Ghostbusters
Backbox
Kali
Questions
Takeaways
Real Genius
NRA Certified Instructor