CSRP | Game Theory Skills and CTF

Game Theory Skills and CTF Challenges – Full Course Syllabus

“Master Competitive Cybersecurity Strategies & Capture the Flag!”

Part of the CSRP Bootcamp | Phase 3 – Advanced Cybersecurity

Target Audience: Aspiring cybersecurity analysts, penetration testers, and ethical hackers who want to enhance their problem-solving skills through real-world simulations, Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, and game theory strategies. This course focuses on competitive cybersecurity, fostering critical thinking, strategic planning, and teamwork.
Course Duration: 18 Lessons (84 Total Hours)

• 12 Instructor-Led Lessons: 4 hours each (48 hours)
• 6 Asynchronous Self-Study Lessons: 6 hours each (36 hours)
  Course Format: Blended Learning (Instructor-Led + Self-Study)
  Outcome: Develop critical game theory strategies and hands-on offensive/defensive skills through CTF challenges, preparing for real-world Red Team vs. Blue Team scenarios.

Course Overview:

The Game Theory Skills and CTF Challenges course brings cybersecurity to life through real-world attack-and-defense scenarios, hands-on CTF competitions, and game theory applications. Students will step into the roles of Red Team attackers and Blue Team defenders, practicing strategic thinking, critical decision-making, and teamwork.

By the end of this course, students will:
✔ Apply game theory principles to cybersecurity attack and defense strategies
✔ Participate in Red Team vs. Blue Team simulations
✔ Solve complex cybersecurity puzzles in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges
✔ Develop offensive and defensive tactics for real-world cybersecurity incidents
✔ Strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply game theory principles to develop effective cybersecurity strategies
• Perform real-world CTF challenges in web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and forensics
• Plan and execute Red Team attacks and Blue Team defense strategies
• Analyze and respond to simulated cyberattacks in competitive environments
• Build teamwork and communication skills necessary for real-world incident response scenarios