Digital forensics and more
Note: The subjects investigated in this event are real people, so there will be no screenshots and this writeup will be more about the principles than the details.
I’m a big believer in Capture the Flag as an educational experience. The time-limited, gamified nature of the event encourages you to really stretch yourself with new techniques, tools, and research. Afterward, your experience can be shared with the community through write-ups like the one you’re reading now. Trace Labs, however, takes things another step with Search Party. They collaborate with law enforcement to crowdsource open-source intelligence collection for missing persons cases. It’s a great way to make a difference in the real world while increasing your skills.