Why Choose Capture-the-Flag
Capture-the-Flag challenges provide a structured way to apply OSINT tradecraft in realistic, time-bound scenarios.
Modelled on approaches widely used in the cybersecurity community, these exercises combine hands-on problem solving with competitive elements to reinforce learning, test decision-making and highlight capability gaps.
- Apply OSINT techniques in practical scenarios
- Benchmark individual and team performance
- Reinforce structured investigative workflows
- Build confidence working under time and information pressure
FAQs
An OSINT Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenge is a practical exercise where participants solve investigative tasks using open-source information.
Participants work through a series of structured challenges that require them to apply OSINT techniques to find, verify and analyze information, with scoring used to track progress and performance.
Our tailored CTF challenges are suitable for teams at all levels. They can be used to introduce foundational skills, reinforce training, or challenge experienced practitioners through more complex investigative scenarios.
Capture-the-Flag challenges can be delivered via our online platform or supported by facilitators in virtual or in-person environments.
Delivery can be tailored to your team’s structure, location and operational requirements, including standalone events or integrated training exercises.
Capture-the-Flag challenges can be integrated into instructor-led training or delivered alongside broader capability development programs.
We work with organizations to design CTF exercises that align with training objectives, experience levels, and operational requirements.
Contact us to discuss how Capture-the-Flag can support your training program.
Yes. We periodically run public, free, CTFs that are open to the community. These are separate from our tailored organization-focused challenges. Keep an eye on our social media or subscribe to our OSINT In Brief newsletter to hear about our next CTF event. https://osintcombine.ctfd.io/
Capture-the-Flag challenges are commonly used to validate skills, benchmark capability and reinforce training. They can be delivered as standalone activities, integrated into instructor-led courses or run as part of an ongoing program to support applied learning over time.
Yes. Capture-the-Flag challenges can be delivered as part of a broader program, supporting ongoing skills development, refresher training, capability benchmarking and team engagement over time. Organizations often use a series of challenges to reinforce training, assess progression and build capability across teams.
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