Hacking By Numbers Combat Grading is the world.s first objective
technical
grading system for hackers and penetration testers. Participants are tasked
to capture the flag in a series of exercised carefully designed to test the
depth and the breadth of their skill in various diverse aspects of computer
hacking.
Around 15 exercises are completed over the course of two days, after which
each participant is awarded a grade reflecting their scores and relative
skill
levels in each of the areas tested. Each exercise is completely technical in
nature. Each exercise is discussed in depth after it has completed so that
participants know immediately how they faired, what they did right and where
they went
wrong. Due to the diversity of the challenges set Combat Grading is thus
also an
intense learning experience.
Combat Grading offers something that has never been achieved before, an
objective, technical skills rating system for hackers and penetration
testers.
During the two-day session students are presented with fifteen unique
technical exercises. Each exercise has scope, rules and specific objectives
and must
be completed within a limited time. Each exercise is also described in
terms
of the type and depth of skills it tests. Flags are set at various points in
the exercise, and clues can be requested so that participants can score
points
for the progress made, without necessarily needing to complete the entire
exercise. The faster the test is completed, the higher the score.
Participants are provided with fully configured laptop computers and a CD
with all the tools required to complete the exercises. However, private
laptops
may be used and Internet access will be available at all times.
Your overall Combat rating will decrease with time, but increase with each
new exercise attempted. Thus Combat Ratings will remain an accurate
reflection
of your skill at any given time.
Combat Rating is the ultimate target for students who have completed all
the courses in the Hacking By Numbers series. However, no other SensePost
course
is a prerequisite for Combat Grading. Anyone with skill and guts may take
the
challenge. Participants wanting to know what awaits them in grading may test
and hone their skills in a .Combat Training. course first.
Combat Grading is designed for technical security professionals. It is
expected that people attempt the grading are most likely to be involved in
some form of technical penetration testing for at least 2/3rds of their
professional time.
No courses currently scheduled.
