Introduction
How to win CPTC! Based on howtowinccdc
None of this is official advice and is entirely based on what I've heard as a competitor or on what I've read online.
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What is CPTC?
See the official overview for a full description.
The Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) is an event in which teams conduct a simulated penetration testing engagement that includes:
- Pentesting a network
- Completing business injects
- Writing a report
- Delivering a presentation (at finals)
Every year, a new theme is chosen along with a fictional organization that will be pentested.
The competition progresses from an initial qualifier to regional events and the Global Finals. Teams are evaluated on technical findings as well as professional reporting, client communication, and presentations.
This guide covers how to prepare for each major part of CPTC, including pentesting, injects, reporting, and presentations.
If you'd like to hear about CPTC from other people, check out the blogs page!