Capture the Flag (CTF) Planning & Execution Guide
Organizing a CTF can be a powerful way to train teams, engage communities, or identify top cybersecurity talent. This guide walks you through the entire process of running a successful competition—from planning and setup to execution and wrap-up.
What’s Inside?
- Introduction – why CTFs matter for learning, training, and recruitment.
- Why Run a CTF? – benefits for teams, organizations, and communities.
- Pre-CTF Planning – defining goals, choosing a platform, creating challenges, and preparing logistics.
- CTF Day Execution – kickoff, monitoring, communication, and scoring.
- Post-CTF Wrap-Up – announcing results, collecting feedback, and archiving challenges.
- Planning Checklist – a ready-to-use reference to keep your event on track.
Impact
Download the full guide and get a clear framework to design and run CTFs that are smooth, engaging, and impactful.