> Yannella

Event: CIT@CTF

> CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION

This challenge is dedicated to our late friend Anthony Yannella.

Find the organization that gave Anthony an acknowledgment for responsibly disclosing a security vulnerability.

FLAG FORMAT: CIT{name_of_organization}

> METHODOLOGY

1. Initial Search We started with a simple Google search for “Anthony Yannella”. The search results brought up a few of his profiles, including his Instagram and his LinkedIn.

2. Profile Analysis Since the challenge asks for a professional acknowledgment regarding a security vulnerability, we went straight to his LinkedIn.

Scrolling down his profile to the Honors & awards section, we found the exact acknowledgment. It states he was recognized for identifying and responsibly disclosing a security vulnerability, and it was issued by the Department of Energy.

LinkedIn Honors and Awards for Anthony Yannella


> THE FLAG

Taking the name of the organization from the award, we get our final flag:

CIT{Department_of_Energy}