My write-up of SANS Holiday hack challenge 2022.
https://guptaashish.com/2023/01/16/sans-holiday-hack-challenge-2022-kringlecon-5-write-up/
#kringlecon Also - it’s my first Mastodon post! 😊

Woot, finished the 2022 SANS KringleCon Challenges. Thanks @sansinstitute and everyone that helped put it together. It was a fun adventure.
#kringlecon

I had never blockchained in my life but I completed the Blockchain Divination challenge! 😖​Don't miss out on SANS #HolidayHack x #KringleCon https://holidayhackchallenge.com

So thank you #sans #kringlecon for teaching me a little about blockchain and having another super fun event I look forward to it every year!

@edskoudis @sansinstitute The first thing my daughter said when opening her iPad with keyboard was “Yay! Now can you put the Holiday Hack Challenge on here so I can play too?” Never thought I’d hear those words from a Kindergartner 🤣 #prouddad #kringlecon

The locks challenge for KringleCon has beat me. I don't know how to solve past the second lock. This has been a fun challenge this year and maybe next year I'll make it.

#SANS #kringlecon #infosec

I completed the 2022 #kringlecon! Thanks to @Edskoudis @sansinstitute #SANS #Hacking #InfoSec https://2022.kringlecon.com/

I just broke out of a container. I don’t even know what that means but I still completed the Prson Escape challenge. I love the SANS #HolidayHack #kringlecon

All done for this year. Finally managed to finish one before Christmas.

The XXE drove me absolutely insane at one point. But overall it was a good set of challenges. As usual it introduced me to things I hadn't looking at before, which is one of the main reasons I do it every year :)

#holidayhack #kringlecon

I’ve enjoyed what time I’ve been able to put in at this year’s #SANS #HolidayHack challenge. I’ve managed to complete 2 rings. Thanks to @edskoudis and the @counterhacksec team for another great #Kringlecon event.

OK the CI/CD challenge for SANS KringleCon was too much for me today. Pick it up again tomorrow.

Spent the day hacking with my buddy Mike and his parrot. Hopefully do some more tomorrow if this snow clears up.

#hacking #SANS #KringleCon

OK the CI/CD challenge for SANS KringleCon was too much for me today. Pick it up again tomorrow.

Spent the day hacking with my buddy Mike and his parrot. Hopefully do some more tomorrow if this snow clears up.

#hacking #SANS #KringleCon

Playing @KringleCon with my son and this draw is what is coming out 😊 #HolidayHack #KringleCon

I am stunned to have completed the Prison Escape at SANS #KringleCon #HolidayHackChallenge https://holidayhackchallenge.com

As I wind down 2022, I'd like to say a few words about why I play CTF's every weekend. I met @tkh16 several years ago during #HolidayHack. Today he is one of my best friends. Yesterday at work, I used a new skill I learned this year at #KringleCon!

As I wind down 2022, I'd like to say a few words about why I play CTF's every weekend. I met @tkh16 several years ago during #HolidayHack. Today he is one of my best friends. Yesterday at work, I used a new skill I learned this year at #KringleCon!

@JohnHammond I did all but yesterday/todays #adventofcyber but haven’t had time to do #kringlecon or anything else 😥 and I keep having to do a couple days at a time on advent but it’s been fun!

I'm going to play some tunes and have a #kringlecon dance party! I will be in the hidden room behind Santa's workshop! If you are signed up come dance and jam with me https://twitch.tv/syntax976

Every year at work we all get together to do the SANS #holidayhackchallenge and of course, make sure #kringlecon is as Wisconsin as it can possibly be!

"The #SANS Holiday #Hack Challenge includes a built-in virtual conference called #KringleCon. Now in its fifth year, #KringleCon V: Golden Rings features fascinating talks from cybersecurity industry experts on the latest and most relevant #infosec topics (some of which will help you solve the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge). Plus, Santa will share a playlist of newly minted holiday songs to inspire your #cybersecurity work."

https://www.sans.org/mlp/holiday-hack-challenge/