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TheHexFactor
Our mission is to create an environment where people are introduced to the world of hacking in all its different aspects, or where experienced professionals can improve their current skill set. We do not select the most elite hacker(s) and we do not only focus on these people, our challenges are broad and ment to be fun for everyone.
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The Hex Factor
During the whole conference, a hacking challenge will be available for those who want to test their skills. You don't have to be a security expert to participate. It is intended for everyone and for all levels of expertise, ranging from oung Padawans among us, but also brain squirting goodies for the "bow for me"-types. Network administrators, programmers, students, everyone can introduce themselves into several new security aspects
A group of volunteers have worked for months to setup a local infrastructure where you can play around, learn new skills, show your knowledge and experience in different domains:
- Once upon a time (level 100 and 200): The history and culture of hacking. Who do you know and which attacks have been performed in the past?
- Pwned (level 100, 200 and 300): Penetration testing where you need brains. Ok, you can find vulnerabilities ... but can you actually exploit them?
- Binary Fu (level 100, 200 and 300): Reverse Engineering to the max.
- Pure leetness (level 100, 200 and 300): Do you have what it takes to become a succesful researcher? Do you like brain-teasers and crunching on numbers? This is the level where the chaotic hacker will beat the structured
Web site
more information can be found on
Contact
contact at thehexfactor dot org
Where to find us
Hopefully at a table in the hackcenter. We would need two tables, seven chairs and of course some LAN connections and power.
Who Will Be There?
- Pieter Danhieux
- Erik Van Buggenhout
- Koen Machilsen
- Tim Beyens
- Koen Van Beirendonck
