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Mindbreak CTF Infrastructure Overview

What is Mindbreak?

Mindbreak is a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition organized at ESGI, exclusively focused on cybersecurity challenges. Participants must solve various security-related tasks that test their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.

Infrastructure and System Setup

Our team is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the network and server infrastructure that powers the competition. We ensure a stable, secure, and high-performance environment for all participants. Our key responsibilities include:

  • Network Architecture: Designing and setting up the network to handle the competition’s traffic and security requirements.
  • Server Deployment: Hosting and managing the challenges and competition platform.
  • Security Measures: Implementing protections to ensure fairness and prevent abuse.
  • Monitoring & Maintenance: Continuously supervising the infrastructure to ensure smooth operation during the event.

Map of the Infrastructure

Mindbreak Infrastructure Map

Past and Future Editions

  • Previous Editions: We successfully managed the infrastructure for the first two editions of Mindbreak, progressively improving reliability and scalability.
  • Ongoing Work for the 3rd Edition: Our team is currently working on further optimizations to enhance performance, security, and participant experience.