This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dallen Sadru
Ever wondered how the best hackers crack CTF challenges — step by step, move by move?
Now you can see exactly how champions think, analyze, and exploit every stage of the game.
Welcome to the AstralGuard CTF Writeups Archive — a growing collection of community-shared debriefs that turn complex missions into clear, teachable moments.
What Exactly Are Writeups?
In the cybersecurity world, writeups are detailed breakdowns of Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges.
They document:
How the solver approached the problem,
Which tools and payloads they used,
The logic behind every move that led to the flag.
In short — writeups are the hacker’s equivalent of a battle diary.
They show you not just what was done, but how the mind behind it worked.
Why Writeups Matter (Especially for Serious Learners)
For anyone studying cybersecurity, writeups are pure gold. They help you:
Understand how vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited.
Learn new tools, payloads, and exploitation chains.
Build confidence before tackling your own challenges.
Develop analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Every great hacker started by reading someone else’s thought process — then pushing it further.
Publish Your Own Writeup — For Free
Have you recently solved a CTF challenge?
Share your story, showcase your technique, and help others learn from your victory.
You can publish your writeup for free on the AstralGuard CTF platform.
Your post might just be the spark that helps the next cybersecurity champion rise.
Explore, learn, or contribute now:
https://ctf.astralguard.online/writeups
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dallen Sadru