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Speaker at Bsides Kochi, BIOS meetup, SlashN and various other conferences.

Hi, My name is Aftab Sama! 👋I'm a cybersecurity researcher. I graduated from Rashtriya Raksha University with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security. My interest in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions helped me secure my first internship at KPMG India, as I was among the top performers in a national CTF competition organized by the KPMG Cyber Security Team. I secured an on-campus internship at Quick Heal, where I had the opportunity to shadow various malware cases and learn about the investigation process. I validated Indicators of Compromise (IoC) for physical samples from CertIN and OTX, and I utilized my Python skills to automate some daily tasks. I also ranked among the top 100 in TCS HackQuest Season 7 Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, which led to an employment opportunity with TCS, where I am currently working as Penetration Tester.My passion for offensive security and penetration testing led me to obtain certifications such as CAPenX, BSCP, CNPen, CAPen, and CEH Practical, among others. I plan to enroll in further offensive security courses in the future.In my free time, I actively participate on HackTheBox and CTFTime and have taken part in several prestigious CTF competitions, winning multiple prizes. Besides my interest in security, I enjoy reading about stoicism and philosophy.You can read my blogs and writeups at https://aftabsama.com.

Alon Friedman is a Principal Security Architect at Microsoft 365 Defender, with extensive experience in application security and penetration testing. He focuses on defining application security standards and researching threat landscapes. His background includes leading secure software development at Salesforce and managing application vulnerabilities at PayPal. Alon is a recognized researcher, credited with CVE-2014-4246 and the creation of the SCIP OWASP ZAP extension

As a seasoned speaker and trainer, Anant has shared his expertise at various prestigious platforms including Black Hat (USA/ASIA/EU), Defcon, Nullcon, c0c0n, and Rootconf. His extensive involvement in these conferences extends to serving as a CFP reviewer for Blackhat EU, nullcon, Rootconf by Hasgeek, and multiple villages at Defcon (Recon, Adversary and Cloud), showcasing his dedication to nurturing and elevating the discourse within the field.

I’m a results-driven Principal SecOps Engineer with over 15 years of proven expertise spanning across multiple organisations in various service sectors in architecting and delivering world-class security programs for global software organizations. I’ve spearheaded transformational automation initiatives, reducing report-generation times by over 95% and built unified multi-cloud compliance frameworks that consistently pass rigorous audits and compliances. I've created AI-powered attack surface platform earned international hackathon recognition, and I’ve presented SecOps deep dives at VULNCON, top engineering colleges, and industry forums.As Cloud Security Lead and Principal Engineer at Perforce, I’ve led high-impact teams to operationalize continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response at scale.A CISSP-certified mentor and community advocate, I actively contribute to open-source security projects and share expertise through workshops, and local meetups empowering the next generation of security professionals.

A motivated individual always up for breaking stuff ! Currently working as a Red Team Security Consultant with a focus on penetration testing and security assessments for Web, Mobile, API, OT, and Network environments. I have experience leading 150+ security assessments, working with vendors from various industries such as government agencies, private organizations, healthcare, crypto, finance, retail, education, and many more to identify vulnerabilities and improve their overall security and help organizations strengthen their defenses against potential threats.In addition to my professional work, I’m an active bug bounty hunter on platforms like Bugcrowd and Synack. I’ve earned recognition in 70+ Hall of Fame lists, including those of Microsoft, Apple, Google, Zoom, Okta, Canva, Indeed, Atlassian, Dell, and many more. Helping organizations strengthen their security by identifying vulnerabilities and contributing to their overall cybersecurity efforts.Constantly learning, always hacking, I thrive on offensive security challenges and take pride in discovering the unknown before attackers do.

A motivated individual always up for breaking stuff ! Currently working as a Red Team Security Consultant with a focus on penetration testing and security assessments for Web, Mobile, API, OT, and Network environments. I have experience leading 200+ security assessments, working with vendors from various industries such as government agencies, private organizations, healthcare, crypto, finance, retail, education, and many more to identify vulnerabilities and improve their overall security and help organizations strengthen their defenses against potential threats.In addition to my professional work, I’m an active bug bounty hunter on platforms like Bugcrowd and Synack. I’ve earned recognition in 70+ Hall of Fame lists, including those of Microsoft, Apple, Google, Zoom, Okta, Canva, Indeed, Atlassian, Dell, and many more. Helping organizations strengthen their security by identifying vulnerabilities and contributing to their overall cybersecurity efforts.Constantly learning, always hacking, I thrive on offensive security challenges and take pride in discovering the unknown before attackers do.

I'm an active member and contributor at various security and developer communities including null open security community and FOSS United.I delivered talks/training at various conferences such as HITB, Sincon, Nullcon, c0c0n, Defcon: Recon Village, various Bsides, Bugcrowd LevelUp, PyCon India etc.References to my talks/trainings:https://www.disruptivelabs.in/talks/https://speakerdeck.com/0xbharathhttps://www.disruptivelabs.in/trainings/

I have spoken at multiple international cybersecurity conferences and platforms, addressing both deeply technical audiences and early-career practitioners, with topics spanning AI security, detection engineering, and modern SOC evolution. At NDC Security 2026 Oslo, I shall deliver “Who Gave the Agent Admin Rights?! Securing Cloud & AI Machine Identities”, where I'll examine non-human identities, AI agents, and the emerging risks of autonomous privilege, focusing on governance, detection, and containment strategies in cloud environments. At BSides Pittsburgh and BSides Krakow, as well as at the Silicon Saxony Day (19th edition), I presented “Enhancing Open-Source IDS & SIEM Solutions into AI-Enabled XDR & SOAR Solutions in Cloud Environments”, focusing on extending open-source detection stacks with automation, ML-driven enrichment, and response orchestration to build scalable, analyst-effective security operations. In contrast, my session at BSides Buffalo, “From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to Getting Started and Standing Out”, was designed for students and early professionals, offering actionable guidance on skill-building, differentiation, and navigating cybersecurity careers. Beyond conferences, I have appeared on the Distilled Security Podcast, where I discussed how deploying specialised, small language models locally can significantly improve efficiency, reduce operational friction, and make AI-assisted security workflows more practical and trustworthy.

Boik Su is a security research manager at CyCraft Technology and is currently focused on Cloud Security, Web Security, and Blockchain Security. He takes an active role in the cybersecurity community and has delivered speeches at multiple seminars across the globe, including HITCON, HITB, FIRSTCTI, VB, and HackerOne. He still participates in CTF competitions, including SECCON CTF in Japan and HITCON CTF in Taiwan, and has submitted multiple reports to bug bounty programs and open-source projects.

EXPERTISE:- Experienced Cyber Security with a demonstrated history of working in the several industry. Skilled in Penetration testing, XDR, EDR, DFIR, Threat Hunting, and OSINT.- Advanced Ethical Hacking:Proficient in various hacking methodologies, including but not limited to network penetration testing, (web, API, Infra, mobile) application testing, wireless network exploitation, and social engineering.- Deep Knowledge of Security Frameworks: Expertise in industry- standard security frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and PTES, with the ability to apply their guidelines effectively

Catalyst 💜 | Architect of Calm in Chaos | Secure-By-Design Advocate | Cloud Security, Responsible AI & Digital Trust | Researcher | Community Builder | #DTalk

Throughout his 25-year career in the IT field, Eric has sought out and held a diverse range of roles. Currently the Chief Identity Architect for Semperis; Eric previously was a member of the Security Research and Product teams. Prior to Semperis, Eric worked as a Security and Identity Architect at Microsoft partners, spent time working at Microsoft as a Sr. Premier Field Engineer, and spent almost 15 years in the public sector, with 10 of them as a technical manager.Eric is a Microsoft MVP for security, recognized for his expertise in the Microsoft identity ecosystem. His security research has also been recognized by Microsoft, most notably for his findings he dubbed “UnOAuthorized”. Eric is a strong proponent of knowledge sharing and spends a good deal of time sharing his insights and expertise at conferences as well as through blogging. Eric further supports the professional security and identity community as an IDPro member, working as part of the IDPro Body of Knowledge committee.

I’ve been working as Head of Identity Threat Labs and Global Product Advocate at Segura®, Red Team Village Director, Senior Advisor Raices Cyber Academy, Founder of Red Team Community (Brazil and LATAM), AWS Community Builder, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Hacking is NOT a crime Advocate. International Speaker at Security and New technologies events in many countries such as US (Black Hat & Defcon), Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Black Hat MEA - Middle-East - and others. I’ve served as University Professor in Master Degree - Portugal and Graduation and MBA courses at Brazilian colleges, in addition, I'm Creator and Instructor of the Course - Malware Attack Types with Kill Chain Methodology (PentestMagazine), PowerShell and Windows for Red Teamers(PentestMagazine) and Malware Analysis - Fundamentals (HackerSec).

I spoke at about a dozen conferences so far, mostly always about Software Supply Chain Security / Application Security. I am a regular guest on several podcasts on the same topic as well. I spoke in front of small (a few dozen) and large audiences (several hundreds) both locally and internationally (North America and Western Europe). I spoke at BlackHat SecTor, OWASP Global AppSec, NorthSec, Linux Foundation's OpenSSF event, Munich Cyber TTP, etc.

Haakon is currently a security consultant working for Binary Security in Oslo, focusing mostly on WebApps and backend security. He has a strong background in Cybersecurity, with expertise in analyzing and securing applications and operating systems. His experience includes working at the Norwegian National Defense Research Establishment (FFI), where he conducted in-depth security assessments. Additionally, his background as a mathematician has equipped him with the skills to analyze and understand complex systems effectively.

As a seasoned technologist, life-long hacker, and world-renowned security professional, I excel at tackling complex problems from unconventional angles to uncover innovative solutions. With expertise in managing multicultural environments, I bridge the gap between commercial and technical sides of businesses, aligning international teams to achieve common goals. My entrepreneurial spirit and technical acumen enable me to navigate crisis situations, chaotic business environments, and strategic changes with ease.With a deep understanding of IP networking, telecom, internet communications, security, and cloud computing, I stay ahead of the curve by exploring new technologies before they hit the market. I analyze their strategic implications, disruptive effects, and emerging opportunities, providing valuable insights to businesses.My extensive experience spans designing complex computing environments, evaluating security issues in widely used systems, including election equipment, and authoring academic studies on election security. As a co-founder of the first pan-European internet service provider EUNet, I have a proven track record of developing secure communication protocols and technologies.Since 2005, I have advised law and policy makers, national and local governments, on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in the United States, ASEAN, and elsewhere. I work with multiple companies on security technologies, identity management, cryptography, and digital biotech applications. My expertise is also sought after for security trainings and assessments of critical infrastructure worldwide.As a co-founder and co-organizer of DEF CON Voting Village, I have played a pivotal role in shaping the global security research and hacker community. My work has been featured in two Emmy-nominated HBO documentary films, "Hacking Democracy" (2006) and "Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections" (2020), showcasing my successful proof-of-concept mock election hack and follow-up analysis on election security.

Frequent speaker on secure software development, AI security, and innovative security practices at leading industry conferences, demonstrating thought leadership and innovation aligned with industry-leading organizations. Below are some of the recent topics I have shared:• “The Code You Didn’t Write: Invisible Threats in Modern Software Development”• "Security From the Start - The Financial and Operational Gains of Secure Software Development"• "Navigating the AI Landscape - Balancing Benefits and Risks of AI for Business Processes"• “Cybersecurity Controls That Fail: Lessons from History”• "Cyber Adversary Modeling - Bridging Gaps in Imperfect Data"

Topic:CTI: Dark Web Credential Monitoring Is Expensive Regret NotificationWhat processing 500GB of stealer logs daily taught me about threat intelligence. Credential monitoring is sold as early warning but often acts as late-stage notification.They Tested Everything Except What FailedDissecting the Rp 270 billion ($16.8M) Indonesian securities breach. Four firms compromised despite passing security audits.Google Cloud Armor Vulnerability DiscoveryFound a critical WAF bypass in Google Cloud Armor. Google patched it globally.Beyond SAST: Building a Multi-LLM JudgeUsing multiple LLMs as judges to cut through SAST false positives. Context-aware security analysis that actually finds real bugs.Strategic Detection Engineering at ScaleBuilding proactive threat detection for government platforms serving 50M+ users. Detection over reaction.

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20 November 2025 - DevNetNoord 20257 November 2025 - Ilionx DevDays for Cloud Applications6 November 2025 - MoveUp with 4Dotnet - Recording available upon request11 September 2025 - Azure Platform Engineers MeetUp3 Jun 2025 - Experts Live Netherlands 202517 May 2025 - DOTNED SATURDAY 20259 May 2025 - Azure Community Day Köln x Global Azure 202516 April 2025 - RDW Techday16 November 2023 - 4Dotnet’s Move up26 October 2023 - DevNetNoord7 September 2023 - Azure Platform Engineering meetup4 April 2023 - DevCampNoord.4 November 2022 - DotNetFriday (Recording)29 September 2022 - DevNetNoord (The Revival)17 October 2019 - NoorderTest29 November 2018 - Young Sogetist of the Year 2018 Finale - Recording available upon request

Matthias Luft is a seasoned information security leader. After more than 15 years in security, he is still excited about a broad range of topics (from hypervisors via containers/clouds to security leadership) and has had the privilege to present on them around the globe. Currently he works on container and cloud security engineering. Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, martial arts, and spending time with dogs.

Two decades of cybersecurity experience including executive roles at Twitter, CoinList, Mozilla and OWASP. A co-founder and CEO of a venture backed cybersecurity startup (acquired) and an early stage investor finding and growing the next generation of amazing cybersecurity companies. Based in San Francisco.

My career has taken me through a diverse journey, spanning roles that include full-stack developer, business analyst, IT manager, and now thriving in cybersecurity. Throughout this journey, my deep passion for technology has remained a constant driving force. For me, security resembles solving a 10,000-piece puzzle that's been turned upside down. You understand the end goal, yet you're uncertain about where each piece belongs. Achieving this requires close collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, and others, necessitating me to consistently bridge different disciplines within technology. Whether it's simplifying intricate development concepts for security and business professionals or vice versa, every piece added brings us nearer to the solution. This challenge deeply motivates me. I approach my work with a clear focus on prioritizing people first, followed by refining processes, and then utilizing technology to enhance these efforts. This philosophy ensures that technological changes are seamlessly integrated and readily embraced by our teams and organizations.