What is AppSecFlag?
Overview
AppSecFlag is a real-world cybersecurity challenge platform developed by AppSecEngineer. It enables security teams, developers, and DevSecOps professionals to practice, test, and validate their skills across various domains like Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Container Security, Kubernetes, and more.
The platform uses a Capture-The-Flag (CTF)-style format to deliver hands-on, challenge-based learning experiences in realistic environments.
Key Features
Real-world, scenario-based challenge labs
Interactive CTF-style learning
Hands-on validation of security skills
Admin dashboard to monitor individual and team performance
A snapshot of the AppSecFlag dashboard showing active and completed CTFs with event details
Integration with your enterprise LMS
Customizable tracks for onboarding, internal training, and events
What You Get ?
Access to over 200 curated security scenarios, each mapped to real-world vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
Regular content updates with new and relevant challenges
Team leaderboard to encourage participation and skill growth
This image displays the "Teams" section of the AppSecFlag platform, where admins can view, manage, and create teams across all CTFs
Detailed performance reporting for managers and security leadership
Who Is It For?
AppSecFlag is ideal for a range of roles and teams across security and development:
Security Engineers
DevSecOps Teams
Cloud and Infrastructure Security Specialists
Application Developers
Enterprise Security Leaders
Frequently Asked: What Does “200+ Security Scenarios” Mean?
Our “200+ Security Scenarios” are hands-on, admin-created challenges that reflect real-world security flaws across different languages, frameworks, and Vulnerabilities.
Key Points:
Challenge-Based: Each scenario is a practical task, not a multiple-choice quiz.
Customizable: Admins can define language, vulnerabilities, time limits, and even write custom instructions.
Validated: Built-in checks confirm whether users successfully solve the challenge.
Realistic: Modeled after real attack scenarios instead of being auto-generated or repetitive.
Inspired by AppSecEngineer: Similar in format to AppSecEngineer’s advanced security challenges
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