Explore wireless capture the flag (WCTF) fundamentals in this comprehensive BSidesLV conference talk. Delve into legal considerations, reconnaissance techniques, and platform selection for wireless security. Learn about essential hardware tools, including radios, headphones, and various antenna types. Discover effective target selection methods and gain insights into interpreting captured signals. Address common challenges in software-defined radio (SDR) labs, emphasizing the importance of static protection and noise reduction. Acquire knowledge on must-read topics such as BFGC and clocks, and conclude with an exciting look at hardware modifications for enhanced performance.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Legal issues to be aware of
How we do this
Recon Know your wireless neighborhood
Platform Selection
Operating Systems
Hardware Tools
Helpful Radios
Headphones
Something to carry it in
Antennas for WCTF
Omni Directional
Semi-Directional
Highly Directional
Target Selection
Transmitters to be found
Putting it together
What am I seeing/hearing?
Common problems in SDR labs
Static protection is a must!
Noise Reduction Must Reads
BFG
Clocks
A bit of fun - Hardware Mods
Taught by
BSidesLV
