Dear Y,

Kurt Weiss, the CEO of Kurt’s Maultaschenfabrikle, has reached out once again. But this year, things are a little different. To mark 135 years of company history, the Maultaschenfabrikle is hosting something truly special: for the first time ever, a festival will take place right on the company grounds, just outside of Ulm. And as it turns out, Kurt has a hidden passion – heavy metal. In collaboration with BeanBeat and the radio team MoshZilla, he’s launching a full-blown metal festival. The goal? A celebration of music and community, with 100% of proceeds going to charitable causes, especially those focused on supporting youth initiatives.

However, recent events have raised some concerns. Not long ago, during a business trip, an employee’s laptop was stolen. While the exact contents of the device remain unclear, fragments of company data have since surfaced in well-known darknet forums, offered for sale.

Despite thorough efforts by the incident response team, the original source and full extent of the data exposure remain uncertain. Whether this was a targeted attack or simply a case of bad luck – no one can say for sure.

Still, Kurt is determined not to let this overshadow the upcoming festival. That said, he knows better than to rely on hope alone. Especially with the recent acquisition of BeanBeat, it’s critical to ensure that the company’s defenses are holding strong – both digitally and physically.

And that’s where you come in.

As with your previous engagement, your task is to begin with nothing but the name: Kurt’s Maultaschenfabrikle. From there, conduct your reconnaissance, test the perimeter, and see if there are any cracks left in the walls. Kurt believes they’ve tightened security since last time – but beliefs aren’t facts.

So, get comfortable, grab a strong cup of coffee, and prepare to dive in once more.

The stage is set. The lights are on. Let the assessment begin.

• Scope: "Kurts Maultaschenfabrikle", "BeanBeat" and "MoshZilla"
• Rules: Don't forget to read the rules!
• Challenges

Bossmann