CTFs for Fun and Profit: Playing Games to Build your Skills

Capture the Flag competitions (CTFs) have become quite popular among hackers and those in the security community, but it remains unclear whether these are fun pastimes or genuine learning opportunities. I’ll examine the skills learned through playing CTFs and compare those to the skills needed for a career as a security engineer. Additionally, I’ll examine the different styles of CTFs available and compare them to the necessary skills.

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