Capture The Flags, or CTFs, are a kind of computer security competition.

Teams of competitors (or just individuals) are pitted against each other in a test of computer security skill.

Very often CTFs are the beginning of one’s cyber security career due to their team building nature and competetive aspect. In addition, there isn’t a lot of commitment required beyond a weekend.

In this guide/wiki/handbook you’ll learn the techniques, thought processes, and methodologies you need to succeed in Capture the Flag competitions.

For the basics about how to play in a CTF, go here first.

For general information about CTFs, go here.

For solving MCPSHSF challenges on a chromebook, go here.

For information about specific categories of challenges:

• Forensics
• Cryptography
• Linux