Every October during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Huntress hosts a month-long Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. It's a challenge designed for (mostly) everyone, from beginners dipping their toes into cybersecurity to seasoned experts looking to flex their skills. There are daily challenges and real-world simulated threats, and, hey, you might just snag some stellar prizes along the way.
Capture the Flag is the hacker's sport—a cybersecurity competition where participants solve a variety of challenges across domains like web security, cryptography, digital forensics, and more. Each challenge hides a "flag," a unique string of text. Your mission? Find that flag and submit it to earn points.
The more flags you capture, the higher you climb on the leaderboard. It's really a test of (ethical) hacker skills, creativity, and, above all, perseverance.
In our CTF, you'll engage in hands-on exercises centered around malware analysis, incident response, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence, and general security. In some ways, it’s a chance to walk in the shoes of a Huntress Threat Analyst, facing off against the same types of challenges they tackle every single day.
Joining the Huntress CTF is easy—and free and open to all:
Note: While there's no cap on team size, prizes are limited. If your team wins, you'll need to decide how to divvy up the loot.
Here's a glimpse at what our top contenders have taken home in previous years:
Get the full recaps from previous years' events:
Here's what awaits you at each CTF event:
New to the CTF scene or just want to brush up on your skills? We've got you covered:
Remember, aside from bragging rights and shiny prizes, CTFs are about learning and growth. Don't hesitate to explore new topics and challenge yourself.
While the Huntress CTF runs throughout October, the excitement builds all year long. Whether you're aiming for the top spot or just looking to have some fun and learn something new, we invite you to join us.
For more information or assistance, join our Discord community. Our team and fellow participants are always ready to help.
We're already cooking up new challenges for the next Huntress CTF. Check back next October for registration details, updates, and more. Until then, keep honing your skills, and maybe we'll see you on the leaderboard during our favorite month of the year.
While you wait, join us at Tradecraft Tuesday, our once-a-month session dedicated to revealing hacker techniques, exploring tech, and sharpening defensive know-how. Catch up on past episodes or register for the next one to stay ahead of the curve. By tuning in, you’ll gain insights that might even give you an edge in next year’s competition!
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