What is a CTF(Capture The Flag)&How to get started?

What is a CTF(Capture The Flag)?

-A CTF is am information security competition that challenges contestants to solve a variety of tasks ranging from a scavenger hunt on wikipedia to basic programming exercises,to hacking your way into a server to steal data!

What are some types of CTF(Capture The Flag)?

-Jeopardy style CTF provide a list of challenges and award points to individuals or teams that complete challenges and award point to individuals or teams that complete the challenges,the group with the most points wins.

-Attack/Defense style CTF-s focus on either attacking an opponent's servers or defending one's own.

Are they helpful?

-  YES!DEFINETLY IT IS!CTF is really helpful while developing your skills on cybersecurity skills.It doesn't matter if you are  a begginer or a PRO there are all kinds of challenges and vulnerabilities to explore!

Sites to LEARN from:

-ctfs.github.io/resources/

-trailofbits.github.io/ctf/forenics/es

-ctftime.org/writeups

Sites to SOLVE CTF(Capture the Flag)-s

- picoCTF.com

- HackTheBox.eu

- ctftime.org