02-10, 11:00–12:00 (Europe/Amsterdam), Willem van Oranje
This talk explores the concept of hackersguilds, groups of engineers collaborating to enhance internal information security. Through various activities such as answering inquiries, conducting internal pentesting exercises, and participating in CTF competitions, hackersguilds empower engineers to actively contribute to an organization's security efforts. The talk provides practical insights into initiating and nurturing hackersguilds, fostering a collaborative environment that taps into collective expertise. By leveraging hackersguilds, organizations can enhance resilience against cyber threats and foster a culture of continuous learning. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of hackersguilds' potential for a more secure future.
This talk explores the concept of hackersguilds, groups of engineers collaborating to enhance internal information security. Through various activities such as answering inquiries, conducting pentesting exercises, and participating in CTF competitions, hackersguilds empower engineers to actively contribute to an organization's security efforts. The talk provides practical insights into initiating and nurturing hackersguilds, fostering a collaborative environment that taps into collective expertise. By leveraging hackersguilds, organizations can enhance resilience against cyber threats and foster a culture of continuous learning. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of hackersguilds' potential for a more secure future.
Dutch
Frank is a hacker and developer who discovered his passion for computers and programming at a young age. At just 8 years old, he received his first computer and began exploring the world of programming. His fascination with viruses grew quickly, and he became adept at writing code that could infiltrate systems.
By the age of 12, Frank had already hacked into his first bank, an experience that taught him about the power of knowledge and the responsibilities that come with it. After completing high school, he landed his first job as a programmer but couldn't resist the temptation to hack into the company's systems. However, instead of facing consequences, he was given the task of securing the company's infrastructure.
Now, Frank dedicates his time to securing businesses and teaching others about information security. His mission is to protect the world from malicious actors and ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of IT infrastructure and proprietary information.
Over the years, Frank has worked on various projects involving blockchain, neural networks, enterprise architecture, and different programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, Go, Rust, and JavaScript. He has also gained extensive experience with operating systems like Linux, Mac, and Windows, as well as a multitude of frameworks.
For the past five years, Frank has worked as a freelancer, regularly moving between clients to gain a deep understanding of IT architecture and its vulnerabilities. As a red-teamer, he has honed his skills in digital and physical penetration testing, recognising that security is crucial in every aspect of technology. He has shared his experiences through podcasts and talk shows, aiming to educate others about the importance of cybersecurity.
In addition to his freelance work, Frank has been actively involved in building hackerspaces and hackersguilds, fostering communities where knowledge can be shared and skills can be developed.