This webinar will cover key details about the Hispanic & Latin Heritage BootUp Capture the Flag (CTF) and include time for Q&A. You will hear what to expect from the challenge and learn about the platforms used during the event. Bring any technical or non-technical questions you want addressed before the CTF begins the next morning. By registering for this webinar, you will receive a prompt in your SANS account dashboard to register separately for the Hispanic & Latin Heritage BootUp CTF on the Ranges.io platform.
Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month, a celebration observed in the United States that honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities, SANS is hosting the Hispanic & Latin Heritage BootUp Capture the Flag. While the observance itself is US based, this event is open to participants everywhere, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration and the challenge.
This orientation webinar will walk you through what to expect from the BootUp CTF, the platform you will be using, and time for Q&A before the event kicks off.
BootUp CTF Details
- The BootUp CTF runs for 72 hours.
- Starting Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
- Ending Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
It is free to play for everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, and open globally to beginner and intermediate level talent.
Prizes
The top three competitors will earn access to SANS Skills Quest.
Placement is determined by strike rate, the fewest total attempts across all completed challenges.
If more than three competitors are tied on strike rate, the tiebreaker goes to whoever completed their challenges the fastest among that tied group.
Eligibility
Anyone who has previously won a SANS BootUp CTF is not eligible to win a prize in this event. Past winners are still welcome, and encouraged, to participate in the challenge itself.
