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What are the two main variations of CTFs mentioned in the text?
What are the two main variations of CTFs mentioned in the text?
- Infiltration-style and safeguard-style
- Cyber-style and traditional-style
- Attack/defense-style and jeopardy-style challenges (correct)
- Stealth-style and competitive-style
Where was Capture the Flag (CTF) first developed?
Where was Capture the Flag (CTF) first developed?
- DEF CON in Las Vegas, Nevada (correct)
- HackerOne in New York City, New York
- Black Hat in Washington, D.C.
- RSA Conference in San Francisco, California
What is the purpose of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security?
What is the purpose of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security?
- To hack into organizers' systems
- To test and develop computer security skills (correct)
- To promote cyber warfare
- To create purposefully-vulnerable websites
What can be the location of CTF competitions according to the text?
What can be the location of CTF competitions according to the text?
What inspired the game of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security?
What inspired the game of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security?
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CTF Variations
CTF Variations
Two main types: attack/defense-style and jeopardy-style challenges.
CTF Origin
CTF Origin
Developed at DEF CON in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CTF Purpose
CTF Purpose
To test and develop computer security skills.
CTF Location
CTF Location
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CTF Inspiration
CTF Inspiration
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Attack/Defense CTF
Attack/Defense CTF
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Jeopardy CTF
Jeopardy CTF
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DEF CON Location
DEF CON Location
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CTF Skills
CTF Skills
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CTF Competitions
CTF Competitions
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Study Notes
Capture the Flag (CTF) Overview
- There are two main variations of CTFs: Attack-Defence and Jeopardy-style.
Origins of CTF
- Capture the Flag (CTF) was first developed in the 1990s at the DEF CON hacking conference.
Purpose of CTF
- The purpose of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security is to provide a simulated environment for security professionals to practice and demonstrate their skills.
CTF Competitions
- CTF competitions can take place online or offline (in-person).
Inspiration for CTF
- The game of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security was inspired by the traditional outdoor game of capture the flag, where two teams try to capture each other's flags.
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Test your knowledge of Capture the Flag (CTF) in computer security with this quiz. Explore the different variations and purposes of CTFs, including attack/defense-style and educational CTFs.
