Capture-the-Flag: Learning Computer Security Under Fire

Abstract

In this paper, we describe the Capture-the-Flag (CTF) activity and argue that it contributes to a necessary component of the computer security curriculum. This component is the study of software vulnerability investigation. It is currently not properly emphasized in this curriculum. We discuss reasons for this situation and we go on to describe how CTF can be useful for educating students within this focus. CTF helps develop those computer security skills that enable students to identify new vulnerabilities before those with malicious intent find them. It also helps them to hone the core computer security skills.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA435319

Entities

People

  • Chris Eagle
  • John L. Clark

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Computer Science
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Curriculum
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Information Processing
  • Information Security
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Learning
  • Materials
  • Security
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • STEM Education
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber