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Angelica is joined by Neil S Primmer & Benji Vesterby to share their experience organizing “Capture the Flag” at GopherCon 2023. CTF events involve teams vying for supremacy as they strive to gather digital flags (presented as strings) and successfully submit them to the competition organizers. In essence, it’s a thrilling “scavenger hunt for nerds.” Join us as we unravel the intricacies and excitement of this unique gaming experience!

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Featuring:

• Neil S Primmer – GitHub, LinkedIn
• Benji Vesterby – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Angelica Hill – GitHub, LinkedIn, X

Show Notes:

• CTF Handbook
• Rtfm: Red Team Field Manual
• Coverage of DefCon 8 from TechTV in 2000

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