CTF Day
Your Public Solo CTF Access: Everything You Need to Get Started
Follow these steps to locate your access credentials and prepare for the CTF.
How Your Access Will Be Provided
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After Purchase
CTF Platform Access
Check email: "🚩CTF Registration"
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1 Hour Before CTF
Investigation Platform Access
Check email: "Your CTF DFIR Lab Has Started!"
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CTF Start Time
Begin Investigation
Use both platforms to solve challenges
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Step 1: Locate Your Access Emails
CTF Platform Email
🎫 Sent immediately after purchase
📧 Subject: "🚩CTF Registration | Order Number: XXXX"
- Contains CTF platform credentials
- Contains an invite to our discord server
- 💡Bookmark the CTF platform URL
Investigation Platform Email
⏰ Sent 1 hour before CTF starts
📧 Subject: "Your CTF DFIR Lab Has Started! Access Details for lab #xxxxx"
- Contains lab access credentials
- Has URLs for both resources and SIEM
🔑 Important Note:
These emails contain different credentials - keep them separate!
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Step 2: Access Your Investigation Platforms
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Check Welcome Email
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Investigation Resources
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SIEM Platform
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Investigation Resources
- Contains case details and investigation guides
- Access via "Lab Details" URL
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SIEM Platform
- Your analysis workspace (Elastic or Splunk)
- Access via SIEM-specific URL
🔑 Same Credentials:
Use the same lab credentials for both as indicated in your welcome email
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Step 3: Answer Questions on the CTF Platform
Use the CTF Platform credentials to log in and answer questions based on your findings.
Access CTF Platform →Important Notes to Keep in Mind
- Your credentials are unique to this CTF event. Do not share them with others.
- Check both inbox and spam folders if you don't receive your credentials.
- Technical support will be available on the day of the through our discord channel.
Compete for Glory, SWAG, and a chance to join DFIR Report as voltuneer Analyst!
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- Receive exclusive SWAG
- Get a chance to join the DFIR Report Analyst Team as a voltuneer
- Be entered into the CTF Table of Winners
- Winners will be notified via email after the event concludes
Video Walkthrough
Need a visual guide? Watch our detailed walkthrough of the entire process: