Check out what to expect in the CTF
Prizes include a full year of Magnet Forensics Training, challenge coins, Magnet merch, Amazon gift cards and more.
In this video, see for yourself how you can take part in this exciting competition and how much it’ll cost to take part (spoiler alert: it’s free!)
The Weekly Cipher Challenge
Beginning January 16, we’ve got a weekly challenge to help you warm up for the Magnet Virtual Summit CTF. Every Thursday, you’ll get a cipher on our CTFd board and LinkedIn page—six in total—ranging from easy to hard. Solving them gives you early clues tied to the main CTF artifacts, and the points you earn count toward your final score.
Not sure yet if you want to take part? Here are a few good reasons to participate:
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Hands-on practice
What better way to test your skills than with a real example that puts you up against the clock and others trying to get there before you? It’s definitely a scenario any DFIR professional will encounter!
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Testing your strengths and weaknesses
Not sure exactly where you might need to work on some DFIR skills? Our CTF is a great low-stakes opportunity to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie.
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Opportunity to use new tools
Maybe you’ve been eyeing a new tool to help you in your examinations, but the time was never right. With the MVS CTF, you’ll have a chance to try new tools and maybe add something new to your toolkit.
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New evidence files
Some folks may not want to encounter a new evidence file while in the grips of a high-stakes investigation, but during the CTF, you’ll have the chance to learn about new files without adding to your backlog.
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Have fun!
Above all else, the CTF is a FUN competition that really brings out the comradery of the DFIR community.
Get ready for our Capture the Flag competition by catching up on last year’s results.
Read this round-up of last year’s event for a breakdown of the questions, answers, and winners of the CTF.