Introduction to Security Capture the Flag competitions

.blog-border { border: 1px solid #D5D5D5; padding: 10px; border-radius: 3px; } .blog-border.code { background: #f3f3f4; margin-bottom: 15px; } According to wikipedia, a CTF (short for Capture the Flag) is a type of computer security contest involving competitors trying to solve multiple challenges to get “flags” and earn points. Flags are usually a set of random characters called strings hidden at each stage and they serve as proof that somebody solved that particular level. CTFs can be played alone or with a team and the main goal is to serve as an educational exercise to give participants ex