BSidesChicago CTF
Welcome Back to BSidesChicago!
We’re thrilled to bring back our CTF Challenge, a signature event that introduces the art of penetration testing and the thrill of Capture the Flag. In honor of our beloved flamingo mascot, Sasha, we even considered renaming it to “Capture the Flamingo” this year!
So come ready to embrace a bit of whimsy along with some serious skills.
What’s Special About Our CTF?
Our CTF is accessible to everyone, whether you’re brand new to cybersecurity or a seasoned enthusiast. This event has zero knowledge requirements – just a curiosity to learn and explore! To welcome as many participants as possible, we’re hosting multiple sessions in the afternoon right after lunch. Can’t commit to a full session? No problem – we’ll keep open spots for drop-ins, so you can join whenever you’re ready.
Guided by the Experts
The event will be staffed by students from UIUC, and Texas A&M (what a combination!!) who are there to guide, answer questions, and show you the ropes. Our CTF is crafted as an interactive, no-stress experience, letting you dive into pen testing at your own pace.
Morning “Open Mike” CTF Session
Kick off your BSidesChicago experience by dropping by our morning “open mike” session! Think of it like a jazz tent at a festival – stop by, say hello, and get a taste of the CTF world before lunch and the afternoon sessions.
What to Bring?
If you’re joining, although we will have some pre-built laptops to share, if you could please bring your own laptop with USB and wireless capabilities that would really help. But it is NOT required. We’ll provide everything else to ensure you can jump right into this exciting learning opportunity.
Whether you’re here to compete, learn, or just explore, our CTF is ready to show you what all the buzz is about.
Come for the “Capture the Flag,” stay for the “Capture the Flamingo”!
“Sometimes the best moments in security conferences involve absolutely no security at all.”