What the Flag is CTF?

Explore the world of Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions in this 42-minute conference talk from the 35th Chaos Communication Congress. Dive into the history, structure, and appeal of CTFs, with a focus on the annual C3 CTF organized since 2011. Learn about various challenge types, including reverse engineering, cryptography, web security, and binary exploitation. Discover how to solve CTF challenges, even as a beginner, and gain insights into the growing global CTF community. Get motivated to join this exciting infosec competition scene and enhance your cybersecurity skills through hands-on problem-solving.