capture the flag
Originating as an outdoor game, 'capture the flag' has evolved into various contexts including video games and cybersecurity exercises.
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Definition
B2Outdoor Games
(traditional)A game where two teams each have a flag and aim to capture the opposing team's flag while defending their own.
Example
- During summer camp, we played capture the flag every evening.
- The children divided into teams and set up their flags at opposite ends of the field.
B2Video Games
(technical)A game mode where players or teams compete to capture the opponent's flag and return it to their base while defending their own.
Example
- In the latest shooter game, the capture the flag mode is extremely popular.
- Players strategized to defend their base while attempting to capture the enemy's flag.
C1Cybersecurity
(technical, academic)An exercise where participants find and exploit system vulnerabilities to capture a piece of information, gaining hands-on cybersecurity experience.
Example
- The cybersecurity workshop included a capture the flag challenge to test participants' skills.
- Teams competed to find the hidden flag by exploiting system weaknesses.
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