Attack-defense CTF vs King of the Hill(KOTH), Let's talk #8
Attack-Defense CTF (Capture the Flag) and KOTH (King of the Hill) are two popular types of cybersecurity competitions that test the skills and knowledge of cybersecurity professionals. While these two competitions share some similarities, they also have significant differences that set them apart. Attack-Defense CTF requires teams to both attack and defend their own systems and networks against other teams simultaneously. This means that in Attack-Defense CTF, teams must not only find and retrieve flags, but also defend their own systems against attacks from other teams. As Koen Van Impe, a cybersecurity expert, explains, "Attack-defense CTFs are a great way to learn how to detect, exploit, and patch vulnerabilities in systems." In this type of competition, teams must have both offensive and defensive capabilities, and must be able to adapt to the changing circumstances of the competition. The emphasis is on not only finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, but also protecting...