Category Archives: Competition

How to Create a Good Security CTF

Posted on May 27, 2020 by HatsOffSecurity

I have been creating network and computer security ‘Capture the Flag’, or ‘CTF’, challenges for a number of years now. My latest job had me doing this full-time for events that would attract several thousand players. During this time my … Continue reading →

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Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass 2016

Posted on November 6, 2016 by HatsOffSecurity

This year’s Cyber Security Challenge Masterclass saw over 40 contestants battling to become crowned the winner. I was fortunate enough to be invited as an assessor for the whole event. What follows are my views and interpretation of the event. … Continue reading →

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SANS Christmas Hacking Challenge

Posted on January 3, 2015 by HatsOffSecurity

I thought I would write about my experiences with the Christmas Hacking Challenge by SANS, I am writing this before Christmas, but I wont publish it until after the closing date for obvious reasons 🙂 The challenge has an amazing … Continue reading →

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