PenTesting LIVE HACKATHON

Compete hacking. Get hired. Cybersecurity Job.

Step into the world of ethical hacking in this hands-on Hackathon with Volker. You’ll witness a live penetration test of a real application — from identifying vulnerabilities to breaking in, step by step. Learn how cybersecurity professionals think, act, and defend.

Whether you’re curious about offensive security or aiming for a career in tech defense, this workshop offers real-time insights into high-stakes problem-solving. The top performer may even walk away with a job offer but everyone gains experience that stands out.

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Saturday, Aug 16

This interactive session will immerse you in the essentials of penetration testing through a live ethical hack of a real application. Guided by cybersecurity expert Volker, you’ll observe how vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited — step by step.

Uncover how professionals approach digital security, problem-solving, and collaboration under pressure. Whether you’re aiming to break into tech or simply curious about cybersecurity, this hackathon offers practical exposure and the chance to stand out — the top performer even gets a job opportunity.

Key Takeaways

  • Real-World Penetration Testing Experience: Watch a live ethical hack unfold as you learn how professionals identify and exploit vulnerabilities in modern applications — from reconnaissance to execution.

  • Cybersecurity Skills in Action: Understand tools and techniques like injection testing, endpoint scanning, and access control flaws — and see how theory turns into hands-on application in real time.

  • Job-Ready Talent Opportunity: Gain insight into how top candidates approach security challenges. The best performer walks away with a job offer — but everyone walks away with practical, applicable skills.

TRAINER BIOGRAPHY

Volker Reers is a cybersecurity expert with a hands-on approach to teaching penetration testing and application security. With a sharp focus on real-world vulnerabilities, he helps developers and aspiring ethical hackers understand how to break systems — and how to defend them better.

Known for his live hackathons and practical workshops, Volker brings complex security concepts to life through demonstration and dialogue. His sessions are fast-paced, insightful, and grounded in real application scenarios.

Volker believes that the best way to learn cybersecurity is to do it — live.

Volker Reers

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