Event

Dave Hartley
30 Sep 2016

Popping my DoS Cherry at DerbyCon

DerbyCon 6 was a cybersecurity conference featuring notable offensive security talks and tool releases. Key presentations covered topics like privilege escalation, threat emulation, and Exchange/Outlook security. Several new offensive security tools were introduced, including Rotten Potato, Lucky Strike, MailSniper, and OWA-Toolkit.

16 Mar 2015

HackFu Challenge 2015

MWR's HackFu Challenge 2015 is an invitation-only hacking event offering 10 free tickets to cybersecurity professionals. The challenge involves a sci-fi themed mission to save the planet from an intergalactic threat by solving complex cybersecurity puzzles. Participants must complete challenges by April 30th, 2015, with the opportunity to attend the event in the UK in June.

12 May 2014

HackLab 2014

HackLab 2014 was an internal hacking event featuring three technical projects. Projects included building a quadcopter, developing a mysterious hardware project, and exploring hard drive firmware hacking. Participants collaborated in the Basingstoke offices, fueled by pizza and caffeine to tackle innovative technical challenges.

8 Apr 2014

HackFu Challenge 2014

HackFu 2014 is a prestigious hacking event offering 10 invitations to cybersecurity professionals. The challenge involves solving puzzles and tracking down an enemy agent named Ilichy. Participants can win entry to a multi-day hacking competition in the UK, with potential prizes including event admission, accommodation, and travel support.

25 Oct 2013

HackFu - The Final Wrap Up

HackFu 2013 was an immersive cybersecurity event hosted by MWR at the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. The event featured a Crystal Maze-themed competition with four themed zones: Aztec, Industrial, Medieval, and Futuristic. Teams competed across multiple technical challenges testing skills in networking, forensics, hacking, and problem-solving.