[Security-Discuss] RBTC IT-Security Professionals Capture the Flag, May 13th, 5:30-9pm, Blacksburg VA

[Tweeks]

FYI.. Some of the prizes for this CTF will likely include:

I've got several questions about this.. So I'll start this Q&A thread.. 
(use our discussion list 
<http://lists.rbtc.tech/mailman/listinfo/security-discuss>)

First.. Prizes we're looking at right now: (1st place picks first)

  * HAK5 gift certificates ($300)
  * Flipper Zero ($200)
  * OMG USB Data UN-blocker (disguised rubber ducky) ($150)
  * Raspberry Pi 5 Aluminum/4G/128G kit ($150)
  * OMG Plug & Programmer ($100)
  * distilled spirits ($100)

With regards to our hands-on/IRL/RF challenges..Players should bring 
your own:

  * WiFi sniffing adapter*
  * Flipper*
  * HackRF, and/or
  * RTL-SDR*

      * - well have loaners on hand for folks to

Any questions.. hit us on our discussion list 
<http://lists.rbtc.tech/mailman/listinfo/security-discuss>.

T.Weeks





On 4/9/25 4:04 PM, Tweeks wrote:
>
> This year the RBTC IT-Security Forum (previously the Cybersecurity 
> Forum) has moved up our summer IT professionals Capture the Flag event 
> to this spring! Our CTF is now on May 13th, after work from 5:30 - 
> 9pm!   Are you ready to hack?!?
>
> /*RSVP here --> 
> *//*https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025 
> <https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025>*//*<--*/
>
> /(non-RBTC cost is $15, but is FREE for all VT F/S (we're all RBTC 
> members!))**/
>
>
>
> Whether you're an old-growth IT-Professional, a seasoned Cyber 
> Pentester, or  a green IT-Security sapling.. regardless of your skill 
> level, if you love hands on IT-Security, then this Capture the Flag 
> event is for you! Our CTF is the #1 professional Cybersecurity CTF 
> event of the ROA/NRV region that attracts the best 
> Sys-Admin/IT/Network-security and Pentesters professionals, created 
> and run by the Virginia Cyber Range.
> CTF Girl w/Laptop and IT-Security logo
>
> RSVP here - https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025 
> <https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025>
>
> Our CTF features tongue-in-cheek "Hollywood-hacker" style mood 
> lighting, pumping electronica background music, and hundreds of 
> dollars in IT-Professional themed prizes.. You don't want to miss this 
> once-a-year regional IT-Pro event.
> Dark CTF SeatingCTF Winner w/Loot
> /(since our sponsors often serve and give alcohol for some prizes, no 
> minors allowed)/
>
> This Jeopardy-style, 3hr, hands on hacking CTF is loaded with 
> challenges from classic cybersecurity challenge categories such as 
> Crypto, Recon, Reverse Engineering, and Web.. as well as our super fun 
> "IRL" cyber-physical challenges ranging from WiFi hacking, to 
> command-line VM port scans, radio/RF/RFID sniffing and more!
>
>
>
> *Gear To Bring: *
> Speaking of our IRL challenges, you will want to bring some 
> specialized gear that many of you already own.   Besides your laptop 
> and power supply, to complete some of our wireless & IRL challenges, 
> you'll want to bring any RF/Flipper(equiv) as well as WiFi sniffing 
> gear (sniffing only, no attacks or bruit forcing),  as maybe even your 
> favorite lock pick kit, if you have one (we may have /some/ loaners on 
> hand).
>
>
> *Special Sneak Peak:*
>
> LED Matric Showing port scan
>
> On our LED Matrix, port scanning challenge, is a real crowd pleaser.  
> Port scanning only the blue LEDs pops the flag and sets off spinning 
> red lights, getting you BIG points on the scoreboard!.. To prepare, 
> you really need to know how to work with ssh keys, and beef up on your 
> port scans kung-fu (demo video here).
>
>
> Come join us, play the CTF, have fun and learn something new!
> RSVP here - https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025 
> <https://member.rbtc.tech/events/capture-the-flag-2025>
>
>
> -- 
>
> T.Weeks
> Thomas "Tweeks" Weeks
> Director, Technology Futures and Community Advocacy
>
> Division of Information Technology, Virginia Tech
> Cyber Range Engineer, VirginiaCyberRange.org
>
>

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