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Quickdraw Notes

Skills to have "quick on the draw..."

HOW TO / TO-DOs

Random Tips
- Pay attention to Include statements within config files
- Learn what the NSA recommends as far as encryption solutions. eg what algorithms to use for things like ssh keys, etc.

  • Questions:

    • Some memorable complex passwords to have on the fly?
    • How to quickly harden the infrastructure from the outset of the challenge?
    • Should I learn how to port forward via ssh?

  • GO-TOs for:

    • decrypting individual files
      • what tools to use first?
      • how to approach each file? what clues are there to look at?
    • binary analysis
      • what tools to use first?
    • changing ownership/perms of user and corresp. group simultaneously
      • sudo chown bob:bob target (user:group)
    • moving files between remote hosts

      - scp

  • Memorize:
    • team color meanings