Digital Forensics Challenge

DFIR Challenge Arena Access Guide - The DFIR Report

Your Public Solo DFIR Challenge Arena Access: Everything You Need to Get Started

Follow these steps to locate your access credentials and prepare for the DFIR Challenge.

How Your Access Will Be Provided

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After Purchase
DFIR Challenge Arena Access
Check email: "🚩DFIR Challenge Registration"
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1 Hour Before DFIR Challenge
Investigation Platform
Check email: "Your DFIR Challenge Has Started!"
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DFIR Challenge Start Time
Begin Investigation
Use both platforms to solve challenges
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Step 1: Locate Your Access Emails

DFIR Challenge Registration Email

🎫 Sent immediately after purchase

📧 Subject: "🚩DFIR Challenge Registration | Order Number: XXXX"

  • Contains DFIR Challenge platform credentials
  • Contains an invite to our discord server
  • 💡Bookmark the DFIR Challenge Arena URL

DFIR Challenge Lab Access Email

⏰ Sent 1 hour before DFIR Challenge starts

📧 Subject: "Your DFIR Challenge Arena 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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DFIR Challenge Resources

  • Contains case details and investigation guides
  • Access via "Lab Details" URL
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DFIR Challenge 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 DFIR Challenge Arena

Use the DFIR Challenge Arena credentials to log in and answer questions based on your findings.

Access DFIR Challenge Arena

Important Notes to Keep in Mind

  • Your credentials are unique to this Digital Forensics Challenge 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 a volunteer Analyst!

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  • Receive exclusive SWAG
  • Get a chance to join the DFIR Report Analyst Team as a volunteer
  • Be entered into the DFIR Challenge 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: