BEGINNER Capture The Flag - PicoCTF 2021 001 'Obedient Cat'

[harshilshah]

Felt like a university calculus professor teaching addition to kids XD

[kiwi]

I'm so glad I found this channel as a complete newbie. The education you offer for free is really something else. Thanks a lot and keep doing you!

[thfjamal]

I love how you put "beginner" with "middle school students." I'm sitting here like "I'm a beginner, and I'm

[derektreadway]

Humanity doesn't deserve john Hammond lol everyone starts somewhere and as far as he is in his career to still take the time to teach the craft to absolute beginners is very humbling.

[frkangungor]

You are something else, Hammond. You are too great for humans.

[getellied]

Actually really like this!
I've never done a CTF... ever 😅 but been following your channel for some years 😅 Have learned a lot from seeing your videos, but it was scary at the beginning, not really understanding stuff
This series will be great for people who want to get into this... it can be very hard and scary to start, so this is a very nice incentive and a good place to learn
Love it, John! Tysm!

[zerql]

i was just out of the top 500 during the competition, this is a highly recommended ctf for beginners, thank you for showcasing this ;D

[captainarvoy]

This is my first to Linux shell and CTF since you mentioned in the roadmap. This was very encouraging, helpful video. Thank you!

[shibii]

Easy to understand, clear, magical voice as always. Damn I could watch you talk 24/7 :D

[honzajuricka]

Been watching you for a long time, just hoping for this moment. Thank you!

[Anatol_SG]

John, you know what?! I hope you'll have the drive to carry on this channel! I am so surprised you are still under 1 mil on YouTube. I'm following you for few months, you're doing some great stuff! Please do not stop

[aurinator]

I think it's awesome you're covering these more beginner-friendly games and approaches. I can tell you from experience just learning where to start can be the most difficult part.

[nigeltan]

Thank you john for making CTFs so accessible for beginners! Have been meaning to start but was unsure how/ where to look!

[charlieisacatwithseizures]

This video gave me a better demonstration and understanding than my university CTF class where ctfs were our assignments and we did pretty much the same thing. Thank you so much for reigniting my passion for cybersecurity

[bollamebendrikb]

This is so wholesome. Good to know I am not a complete beginner i guess. Also good for people who are just starting. Good vid liked it

[thenoscopd]

John or Mr. Hammond I frankly don't know which to call you but here we are. I had one of your CTF videos show up on my feed in 2020 but the video itself was 2017! With watching over the year, you have introduced me into a new hobby and/or career! The skill set in which you posses is amazing! Showing those that are 'Getting their feet wet' how to start learning. Today after watching this video for like the 4th time, I have decided to finally start learning and working hands on with my brother whos teaching me! You showing the viewers...heck the WORLD, that we can start learning and practicing on our own with a great resource aid and hands on tools! M. Hammond, please never stop teaching or posting! This is some of the best inspiration I have ever gotten!!!! Thank you JOHN!!!

[zbyswitta]

Wow, it's nice to hear such an elementary explanation, because most of the material I see is full of abbreviations, codenames, and techniques that already require tonnes of knowledge. Thank you for making it soooo approachable and noobiefriendly!

[osamafaheem]

You are an inspiration, John. Your approach to assisting new cybersecurity professionals is fantastic. I am eternally grateful to you.

[richardhyman]

It's funny, I've listened to you off and on for two years. At first I knew you were trying, but I really couldn't follow you. Now that my job has given me more experience and I have a couple of certs under my belt I was looking to expand my hands on skills with CTFs (because I remembered you saying it was the way to get started and really learn). I kept asking coworkers and nobody really seemed to help. Then I got stuck at home for a couple of days and stumbled across this video of yours and BAM I'm actually in the game! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for making the content you make. I'm a retired USAF flyer and my new job has me loving Cyber Security as a topic and field. Your videos have helped me with alot of concepts and direction!

[Pythoneer-]

i ve been watching ur videos bro AND u are the first person i see with this kind of knowledge, it feels like a human repository that knows at least something from everything. GREAT person, Great set of skills.