From 6b8224624d0914330d47720ee174f388f64d1bb6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: digitAI-4N6 <135169853+digitAI-4N6@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:02:55 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Add Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches --- tofm.md | 21 ++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/tofm.md b/tofm.md index d0b7ab3..786f7dd 100644 --- a/tofm.md +++ b/tofm.md @@ -323,6 +323,25 @@ Similar to the photo/video section above: - Time of day and time of year - If outdoors, overall geography. Mountains, desert, ocean and so on. - If indoors, clues about the architecture. Shape of light fixtures. Power outlets could give clues to country. Is it inside a hotel or someone’s home? If a hotel, does this correspond to travel they’ve been talking about? + +## Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches in Trace Labs Search Party CTFs + +In Trace Labs Search Party CTFs, the role of OSINT coaches has significantly evolved from the traditional "judges." Initially, they were tasked with vetting the accuracy and relevance of intelligence submissions according to predefined flags. Now, the role includes a proactive, supportive function to coach participants on crafting high-quality, actionable submissions, enhancing both their current and future OSINT endeavors. + +### Key Strategies for Engaging with Your Coach + +- **Engage Proactively**: Utilize the designated communication channels, such as the Trace Labs Discord server, to actively seek feedback and advice from your coach. This proactive engagement can help clarify any uncertainties and enhance the quality of your submissions. + +- **Feedback and Guidance**: Coaches provide detailed feedback, especially on rejected submissions, which is invaluable for refining your techniques and strategies. They guide you on how to align your submissions with the Trace Labs' standards, offering a real learning opportunity during the CTF. + +- **Quality over Quantity**: Coaches emphasize the quality of intelligence rather than the volume of submissions. They reject speculative submissions that do not sufficiently support the investigation, urging participants to focus on the actionable relevance of their findings. + +- **Utilize Their Expertise**: Coaches bring diverse experiences from the fields of OSINT and cybersecurity. Leverage their feedback to navigate complex information effectively and use their insights to restructure your submissions, establish the case, and create pivot points during the CTF. + +- **Effective Communication**: Maintain clear and consistent communication with your coach. Their feedback can significantly influence your performance, providing perspectives that might not be immediately obvious. + +By understanding and leveraging your coach's role, you enhance your effectiveness in the CTF and contribute more meaningfully to the real-world outcomes of these competitions. Remember, this collaboration is designed to support your learning and success in the CTF. + # Resources @@ -353,4 +372,4 @@ ohShint: [https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io](https://github.com/OhSh Username enumeration: [https://whatsmyname.app/](https://whatsmyname.app/) -Intel Techniques: [https://inteltechniques.com/tools/index.html](https://inteltechniques.com/tools/index.html) \ No newline at end of file +Intel Techniques: [https://inteltechniques.com/tools/index.html](https://inteltechniques.com/tools/index.html) From debce4df1215634d185d89bc8ef004c36f812aaa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: digitAI-4N6 <135169853+digitAI-4N6@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:07:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update Table of Contents with Coach Section --- tofm.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/tofm.md b/tofm.md index 786f7dd..a1d8de3 100644 --- a/tofm.md +++ b/tofm.md @@ -29,6 +29,12 @@ - [Pivoting](#pivoting) - [Photos + Videos](#photos--videos) - [Geolocation](#geolocation) +- [Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches](#maximizing-your-interaction-with-coaches) + - [Engage Proactively](#engage-proactively) + - [Feedback and Guidance](#feedback-and-guidance) + - [Quality over Quantity](#quality-over-quantity) + - [Utilize Their Expertise](#utilize-their-expertise) + - [Effective Communication](#effective-communication) - [Resources](#resources) - [Books](#books) - [Videos](#videos) From 742dc2a832e291b718f43e48a3fef6d3a00be756 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: digitAI-4N6 <135169853+digitAI-4N6@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:17:52 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update ToC to fix Coaches link --- tofm.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/tofm.md b/tofm.md index a1d8de3..1e26af4 100644 --- a/tofm.md +++ b/tofm.md @@ -29,18 +29,14 @@ - [Pivoting](#pivoting) - [Photos + Videos](#photos--videos) - [Geolocation](#geolocation) -- [Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches](#maximizing-your-interaction-with-coaches) - - [Engage Proactively](#engage-proactively) - - [Feedback and Guidance](#feedback-and-guidance) - - [Quality over Quantity](#quality-over-quantity) - - [Utilize Their Expertise](#utilize-their-expertise) - - [Effective Communication](#effective-communication) +- [Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches in Trace Labs Search Party CTFs](#maximizing-your-interaction-with-coaches-in-trace-labs-search-party-ctfs) - [Resources](#resources) - [Books](#books) - [Videos](#videos) - [Collections](#collections) - [Tools](#tools) + # Scope This manual is meant to serve as a companion document to our OSINT VM, Onoing Ops and Search Party CTFs. Think of this as the printed version of one of our in person workshops. All techniques and considerations put forth in this manual will fall within the guidelines of the Search Party Rules of Engagement (ROE). Techniques will be passive in nature and every effort will be made to protect the participants, the subjects of the investigation and the investigation itself. @@ -330,7 +326,7 @@ Similar to the photo/video section above: - If outdoors, overall geography. Mountains, desert, ocean and so on. - If indoors, clues about the architecture. Shape of light fixtures. Power outlets could give clues to country. Is it inside a hotel or someone’s home? If a hotel, does this correspond to travel they’ve been talking about? -## Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches in Trace Labs Search Party CTFs +## Maximizing Your Interaction with Coaches in Trace Labs Search Party CTFs In Trace Labs Search Party CTFs, the role of OSINT coaches has significantly evolved from the traditional "judges." Initially, they were tasked with vetting the accuracy and relevance of intelligence submissions according to predefined flags. Now, the role includes a proactive, supportive function to coach participants on crafting high-quality, actionable submissions, enhancing both their current and future OSINT endeavors.