Magnet Virtual Summit 2025 Capture The Flag
Hi! This is Jessica Hyde and I am so excited to announce the exciting plans for the Magnet Virtual Summit Capture The Flag (CTF) powered by Hexordia.
I have been having a blast working with our amazing interns Yehuda Bollen, Adam Hachem, Cece Ehgotz, Fatima Omerovic, James Cangelosi, and Nathan Kreit from the Champlain Digital Forensics Association. Additionally, multi-CTF champion Kevin Pagano has joined the group building this year’s CTF!
What is the Magnet Virtual Summit Capture The Flag contest?
It is a gamified learning opportunity to test your skills with digital forensics challenges. Forensic images of multiple pieces of evidence are made available to participants along with a variety of challenge questions based on the data set. Participants can use any tools they like to answer a variety of questions, which range in point value depending on degree of difficulty. These challenges are designed for all skill levels from novice to advanced.
We are so excited about the new images and questions that will be released. We can’t wait till you see what we have in store!
What’s new this year?
This year, we are excited to bring you the option to compete as an individual or as a team of four! This means we will have the following opportunities to win:
- Team – First Place
- Individual – First Place
- Individual – Second Place
- Individual – Third Place
- If a perfect score is not obtained by the end of the CTF, an additional Individual First to Finish will be awarded (though must not have played as a member of a team)
Capture The Flag Workshop
For those interested in learning tips and tricks for competing in the CTF, Jessica Hyde and Kevin Pagano will be leading a virtual workshop prior to the event to help folks prepare for the CTF. We will share tips and strategies on how to succeed in a CTF event. Be sure to check out this session if you are participating in the CTF. The online session will be on Monday February 10 at 12:00 PM ET.
Magnet Virtual Summit CTF
Thursday February 13 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET Online
This event is open to all Magnet Virtual Summit attendees. Forensic images will be released to registrants on February 6 to allow time to download, process, and review evidence ahead of the event. This event is open to everyone worldwide.
Want to play?
Register for the CTF as part of the Magnet Virtual Summit. Be sure to register early as images will be released ahead of time to allow time for processing and advanced exploration. Also be sure to follow us on Linked In as we will be sharing posts that may contain helpful clues or references.
We look forward to seeing you at the Magnet Virtual Summit CTF. Good luck, everyone!