If you’re serious about defensive security (blue teaming), you’ve probably heard of the and TryHackMe’s implementation of the CCT2019 room.
Here’s a solid, informative post you can use or adapt for a blog, LinkedIn, or community forum like Reddit or Medium. Revisiting TryHackMe’s CCT2019: Why This Challenge Still Holds Up for Blue Team Training tryhackme cct2019
Intermediate (some Windows and network basics required) Time estimate: 4–8 hours, depending on forensics experience If you’re serious about defensive security (blue teaming),
For those unfamiliar: CCT2019 is a capture-the-flag (CTF) style room on TryHackMe, but it’s not your typical “hack the web app” challenge. Instead, it simulates a real-world incident response scenario. You’re given a PCAP file, some logs, and a memory dump. Your mission? Investigate a compromised Windows machine and answer questions about the attacker’s actions. 1. It’s Blue Team, Not Just Hacking Most CTFs focus on exploitation. CCT2019 flips the script—you start post-compromise. You’ll need to think like the attacker and the defender. This mirrors real SOC and DFIR work. and a memory dump. Your mission?
Have you completed CCT2019? What was your biggest “aha” moment? Drop your thoughts below.