picoCTF is for everyone
picoCTF gamifies learning hacking with capture-the-flag puzzles created by trusted computer security and privacy experts at Carnegie Mellon University.
Through picoCTF, learners can:
Learn
Gain knowledge about introductory through advanced level cybersecurity principles in our noncompetitive features the picoGym and the picoPrimer.
Practice
Build your CTF skills, help yourself advance your personal best score, and prepare for the big show using our mini Competitions to practice.
Compete
Join the world’s largest free hacking competition where you can compete for cash prizes, specialty awards, and a chance to visit Carnegie Mellon University.
Visualize
See yourself in a career in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity skills are in high demand in the workforce and the need grows as computers continue to be an integral part of everyday life.
Through picoCTF, teachers can:
Facilitate
Monitor student or group progress when using the Classroom feature. Get real-time analytics on your team’s progress including the timestamp of the last challenge solved.
Play
Don’t be afraid to join in the fun and play at your own pace to test your cybersecurity knowledge or learn a new skill. The cybersecurity topics in picoCTF include introductory level concepts progressing to mastery level.
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