An open-source, modular, and cost-effective solution for teaching cybersecurity through Capture The Flag challenges.
Welcome to my 4th year project showcase! This platform represents a revolutionary approach to cybersecurity education, replacing traditional methods with a hands-on, wargames-style CTF learning environment.
In the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity, practical skills are paramount. This project delivers an open-source, modular and cost-effective solution designed to transform how we teach cybersecurity concepts and techniques.
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Mission: Create a platform that teaches cybersecurity through practical challenges
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1. Replace traditional teaching methods
2. Provide hands-on learning experience
3. Develop modular, scalable architecture
4. Ensure cost-effectiveness for educational institutions
5. Bridge the gap between theory and practice
Explore the core documentation for my CTF Learning Platform project. These documents outline the research, specifications, and final outcomes of the project.
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project-specification.pdf research-document.pdf project-report.pdf
Detailed requirements and scope definition for the CTF Learning Platform
Comprehensive research on cybersecurity education and CTF methodologies
Complete documentation of the project implementation and results
This CTF Learning Platform addresses critical challenges in cybersecurity education:
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1. Reduces barrier to entry for cybersecurity education
2. Provides practical skills in a controlled environment
3. Scales to accommodate various institution sizes
4. Minimizes infrastructure costs through virtualization
5. Adapts to evolving cybersecurity landscape
6. Enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing
7. Increases student engagement through gamification
By replacing traditional teaching methods with this platform, educational institutions can provide students with hands-on experience that directly translates to real-world cybersecurity skills, preparing them for the demands of the industry.
The platform provides significant cost savings compared to traditional solutions:
These savings are achieved through the use of open-source technologies, efficient virtualization, and a modular design that scales according to institutional needs.
The platform's open-source nature enables continuous improvement and community contributions, with planned features including:
The long-term vision is to build a sustainable ecosystem for practical cybersecurity education that evolves with industry needs.