[In-person] Game time: Hunt down web app vulnerabilities with CMD+CTRL team
Details
NOTE: This is a in-person event held at Google Community Space with limited capacity. For security reasons please submit your full name with email while registering for the event.
IMPORTANT: Registration closes on April 2nd
## Details
Join us and Security Innovation to test your skills in hunting down web application vulnerabilities and learn how to secure your apps through a game. Immerse yourself in Security Innovation’s CMD+CTRL platform where players exploit their way through hundreds of vulnerabilities that lurk in business applications. For each vulnerability you uncover, you are awarded points. Compete with fellow participants and climb up the leaderboard. Top 3 players will receive a prize!
A kickoff presentation will provide an overview of gameplay, how to think like an attacker, and tips to get you started and scoring. Throughout the event, the team will provide insight into vulnerability root causes, exploitation, and mitigation tactics and assist you in your efforts.
Before the event:
Set up your CMD+CTRL Account
- Point your browser to https://web.securityinnovation.com/wwc-bay-area
- Register by entering all the required information.
- An email will be sent to complete setting up your account. (link expires in 72 hours).
Once you’re in, if you’re new to application security, you
may want to check out our Cheat Sheet and this intro video
Join the slack channel to collaborate with fellow attendees and help from mentors during this event - #game_time_with_cmd_ctrl
IPv6 supported devices are preferable for this exercise but not mandatory.
Who should attend:
No matter if you are a first-time developer or a seasoned hacker, there are challenges for everyone. Bring your enthusiasm and your laptop, along with your desire to learn and have lots of fun!
About our partner:
Security Innovation’s CMD+CTRL platform is the industry’s most authentic web application Cyber Range where players compete to find vulnerabilities, score points, and move up the leaderboard. The CMD+CTRL Cyber Range is ideal for anyone interested in learning how web applications are attacked, furthering their cybersecurity acumen, or honing the skills needed to protect the enterprise. Read more about Security Innovation here.
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