What is a CTF?

CTF stands for "Capture the Flag". Online CTF competitions are a collection of cybersecurity challenges that rewards players for each flag they submit. A "flag" refers to the solution of a challenge

 

What types of challenges are there?

In this CTF event, there are 4 challenge categories: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Hashes, Cryptography, and Forensics.

 

Will I need to download any tools to complete challenges?

You will need to download corresponding challenge files to examine them, but all challenges can be completed using tools online. You do not need to download any tools, but you can if you would like to.