Defense Against the Dark Arts

Join RBTC’s CyberSecurity highly anticipated annual “Defense Against the Dark Arts” event. See some of the most cutting-edge cyber-attacks today and how to protect your systems and infrastructure from these real world, black hat hacker attacks! The RBTC is teaming up with hacking pentest experts from RISE and the Virginia Cyber Range to put on an expert panel led demonstration of executing and defending against various hacker exploits. Bring a laptop and participate or just watch. Each hack will include a cloud-documented HOWTO on how to test your own systems for resilience against said attack and include info on how to defend and mitigate against it. This live demo is pure gold for IT security experts. Bring your IT manager to show them the need to test and fortify around these real world security risks! Food, beverages, power and wifi (for playing along) are provided. Just RSVP, and BYOLaptop + power supply.

Leave with How To Guides and AMAZING prizes! Members and non-members welcome.

Check out last year's How-Tos and Videos here.

The CyberSecurity Forum is dedicated to professionals engaged in IT and cybersecurity-related fields of work, the CyberSecurity Forum is focused on exploring best practices and sharing insights in the always-evolving landscape of organizational IT.

Thank you to our 2023 CyberSecurity Forum partners, Virginia Cyber Range, 1901 Group and Commonwealth Cyber Initiative for making these events possible.

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative in Southwest Virginia advances Virginia as a global The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) in Southwest Virginia advances Virginia as a global leader in secure cyberphysical systems by promoting cybersecurity research, innovation, and talent development in Southwest Virginia. CCI welcomes engagement at the intersection of data, autonomy, and security and adjacent areas. Leader in secure cyberphysical systems by promoting cybersecurity research, innovation, and talent development in Southwest Virginia.