EP. 08 Offensive Operations

CTF challenges with CTFbazaar

53 min ·Published 26 September 2025

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About this episode

We welcome Dr. Evgeni Sabev and Victor Slavov from CTFbazaar, both experienced cybersecurity professionals who participate in and organise Capture the Flag events and contribute to the national cybersecurity team.

We cover how CTF participation serves as a practical method for skill development, the structure of the various CTF formats, the security principles each is designed to test, how AI and LLMs are changing the field, and advice for young enthusiasts starting out.

Episode chapters

  1. 00:00
    Introduction
  2. 04:00
    The national cybersecurity team
  3. 13:20
    What is a CTF (Capture the Flag)?
  4. 15:00
    What is CTFbazaar?
  5. 17:30
    Learn and practice through CTF challenges
  6. 23:00
    How AI and LLMs affect cybersecurity
  7. 36:30
    Different types of CTF challenges
  8. 39:20
    Advice for young cybersecurity enthusiasts
  9. 43:50
    What is next for CTFbazaar
  10. 51:00
    The importance of teamwork in cybersecurity

Topics covered

  • #CTF
  • #OffensiveSecurity
  • #Training
  • #Careers
  • #CaptureTheFlag
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