ESCRYPT Capture-the-flag (CTF) security workshop

Simulating the attacker’s point of view

The ESCRYPT Capture-the-Flag (CTF) cybersecurity workshop provides a realistic environment to develop practical security skills. Based on real-world scenarios, participants simulate offensive security engagements and gain hands-on experience. A unique element of the workshop is the automotive challenge environment featuring a simulated CAN network, enabling participants to identify vulnerabilities in automotive communication protocols.

Participant working on cybersecurity challenges during a Capture-the-Flag workshop

Your benefits

Understand vulnerabilities

Gain insight into cybersecurity from the attackers' perspective.

Secure effectively

Learn strategies to enhance the security of your products and services.

Improve skills

Experience automotive penetration testing methodologies.

What we offer

Explore diverse cybersecurity topics in our workshops

Participants in a modern office environment working collaboratively on computers during a Capture the Flag cybersecurity workshop, emphasizing teamwork and hands-on learning.

Explore diverse cybersecurity topics in our workshops

We offer workshops to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge in the following categories:

Automotive
Reverse engineering
Web
Mobile
Forensics
Introduction to penetration testing
... and many more

Join us to gain expertise in these critical areas and advance your cybersecurity skills!

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Develop an attacker’s perspective and secure your vehicles based on hands-on challenges

Participants engaging in a Capture the Flag cybersecurity workshop in a collaborative and dynamic space, with teams working on laptops to solve challenges in a modern, plant-filled environment.

Develop an attacker’s perspective and secure your vehicles based on hands-on challenges

The ESCRYPT CTF security workshop offers a practical learning experience. By solving challenges, you will:

understand attackers' viewpoints.
enhance vehicle security.
improve onboard component protection.

This hands-on approach ensures a deeper comprehension of cybersecurity.

Workshop participants

Target group

Security managers, product managers, or project managers
System engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers, developers, security engineers
Technical understanding on engineering level required

ETAS experts

DefCon Car Hacking Village CTF top 3 since 2019
Certified in various information security fields
7+ years of experience in pentesting engagements

Since 2004

ETAS experts: automotive security pioneers since 2004

Workshop format and schedule

Setup

Introduction to tools and system under test
Introduction to the challenges

Solving challenges, finding flags

Exciting automotive challenges inspired by real-world findings
Challenges varying in complexity and difficulty
Different ways necessary to crack the challenges, for example with the help of hacking techniques and tools
Experienced supervision and guidance

Reflection

Difficult to solve challenges
Unique and creative solutions
Implications for implementing and developing systems

Knowledge base

Practical guidance and expertise– our Knowledge Base is your central hub for in-depth insights into automotive software and engineering and provides you with practical information for your success.