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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.

Donavan is a Physics graduate turned into cybersecurity consultant with >8 years of experience in a variety of cybersecurity domains (e.g. offensive security, threat modeling, maturity assessments, security architecture) and business domains (cyber GRC).He blends his understanding of clients across both public and private sectors to identify key cybersecurity concerns and solutions to enable companies' cybersecurity compliance, confidence and cost-effectiveness (3 Cs).He has numerous contributions to the cybersecurity community since 2018. He has written hacking challenges, spoken at numerous conferences and events (SECCON JP, Threat Modeling Connect Japan, GCC 2025 @ Taiwan, Seasides 2025 @ Goa, SINCCON @ Singapore, DefCamp @ Romania) on topics ranging from threat modeling to application security. He has conducted career talks to encourage younger students from middle school to university levels to enter the cybersecurity industry. He also sits on the advisory board of VULNCON (since 2024), BSides Mumbai and Vazig, and has authored numerous articles on ISACA on topics ranging from post-quantum cryptography, to the relations between social sciences and cybersecurity as well as threat modelling. His views on cybersecurity has also been quoted by "The Pentester Blueprint" written by Phillip L. Wylie and Kim Crawley, and Offensive Security. He also contributes to the ISC2's Unified Body of Knowledge (UBK) through the Technical Advisory Panel Workshop.In Thales, he has also led a team to create a made in Singapore cybersecurity gamification experience, "Defend the Breach" (DTB), in three months, where players role-play CISO roles to make difficult cybersecurity decisions, taking into account both cyber and non-cyber factors such as the overall health of the business, manpower and operational requirements.Donavan also possesses certifications ranging from Offsec certifications (OSCE3, OSCP), ISC2 (CISSP), ISACA (CRISC) and is more than halfway through his Masters in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech (OMSCY).On the mentorship front, he has developed and helped two mentees secure jobs, and mentors a dozen mentees in various capacities (individuals, cyber start-up founders)Outside cybersecurity, Donavan has also represented Singapore in international forums such as the ASEAN-India Youth Summit as a delegate.Find out more about me at https://donavan.sg and my cybersecurity writing at https://donavan.sg/blog.

Dustin Heywood, otherwise known as EvilMog has been in the Cybersecurity Industry for close to 2 decades. He is an Executive Managing Hacker and Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM X-Force, a member of "Team Hashcat", and a Bishop of the "Church of Wifi".EvilMog is a world champion Hacker Jeopardy Player, and a holder of multiple "Black Badges" including DEFCON, THOTCON, and CypherCon.

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.

Louis Nyffenegger is an experienced speaker and trainer known for delivering high-impact talks on web security, vulnerability research, and security code review.Highlights include:Keynote Speaker at BSides Canberra Delivered the keynote “A journey to Mastery” sharing actionable strategies for building skills.DEF CON: multiple workshops and talks at DEFCON and villages on SAML, JWT and code reviewOWASP California: talk on JWTNumerous talks at meetups, private workshops and training sessions with top red teams, pentesters, and application security teams worldwide.Louis’s talks are known for blending technical depth with practical, experience-driven advice, helping attendees level up their security skills beyond checklists and automated tools.

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Over 12 years of experience in the security domain, specializing in Penetration Testing, Application Security, Cloud Security, Architecture and Forensics Investigation.Leading an Offensive Security (OffSec) team with a passion for Red Teaming and Security Research.Reported multiple vulnerabilities in products and applications, recognized with CVEsHolds prestigious certifications including GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO), among othersPresented at prominent conferences such as Bsides Budapest, Bsides Milano, Hacktivity, VulnCon 2024, Hacker Halted, CyberSec Asia, Identity Shield, Microsoft BlueHat 2025, PHDays 2025 and VulnCon 2025.

Pallavi is a Cloud Security Manager, overseeing cloud security operations and IAM, with 15 years of experience in cybersecurity. Passionate about application security, she excels in navigating complex security challenges, consistently working to strengthen defenses against emerging threats. With deep expertise in penetration testing, Pallavi focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening defenses in complex and challenging environments. She has spoken at multiple industry-leading conferences like HackerHalted, Vulncon, Identity Shield and BlueHat and continues sharing her knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity.

ISACA Cybersecurity ConferenceDelivered an insightful session on Zero Trust Security, breaking down its practical implementation and its role in modern cyber defense architecture. His talk was well-received by industry professionals and highlighted the evolving nature of perimeter-less security models.CIO News Cybersecurity ForumPresented on the integration of offensive and defensive security practices, emphasizing collaboration over siloed efforts. His impactful delivery earned him an on-the-spot award for excellence in thought leadership and practical insight.Crypto Expo DubaiTook the stage at one of the largest blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms in Dubai, where he delivered a high-impact talk on “Hacking Crypto Wallets”. The session provided deep dives into real-world attack vectors and preventive mechanisms, drawing significant attention from global fintech and blockchain professionals.

Cybersecurity Consultant with over three years of hands-on industry experience, I specialize in offensive security—driven by a passion for uncovering and exploiting weaknesses before adversaries can. My work spans Red Team operations, Network Security, and Web/API Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), with successful engagements across BFSI, IT Products & Services, and Healthcare sectors.With a strong research focus on Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), I continuously explore emerging threat vectors and offensive methodologies to deliver actionable security insights that directly reduce business risk. My approach blends technical precision with creative attack strategies, ensuring organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats