Code, crack, defend: a cybersecurity workshop experience

CUT Tassos Papadopoulos Building, Ifigeneias 20A, Limassol, 3036

GDG Cyprus

Join us for an engaging Cybersecurity Workshop focused on Red and Blue team tactics! Dive into the dynamic world of ethi...

Oct 2, 3:30 – 6:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Join us for an engaging Cybersecurity Workshop focused on Red and Blue team tactics! Dive into the dynamic world of ethical hacking, where you'll explore the foundations of attack and defense strategies. Gain hands-on experience through a live demo and a guided session where you'll attempt to root a VM. There will be 3 expert workshop facilitators who will be there to assist and provide valuable insights throughout the session.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn simple defense techniques to shield systems against cyber threats.

  • Understand and act upon the most common worldwide cyber attacks.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is open to all levels of experience! It's perfect for software engineering students, tech industry professionals, and anyone passionate about cybersecurity and penetration testing.

What to Bring:

  • Your laptop with at least 25 GB of free space, to be able to run a virtual machine

  • Oracle Virtual Box installed on your laptop before coming to the workshop. To download (free), click: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

At the end of this workshop, each person that downloaded the VM will be given explicit instructions on how to root the machine and gain elevated privileges to manipulate the machine.

Workshop Facilitators:

Marios GeorgiouMarios ChristouKyriakos Sourmelis

Agenda:

6:30 doors open 

7:00 workshop begins

8:30 pizzas & beers

9:30 doors close 

Location: Limassol, The amphitheater is exactly opposite the Library Bar. Click here of exact location

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Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your skills and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts. Reserve your spot now and become part of the growing GDG Cyprus community! Follow us on our socials and join our WhatsApp group to stay updated with our events.

Let's build a safer cyber world together!

When

When

Thursday, October 2, 2025
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Maria Stylianou

    Engineering Leader, HRDA Trainer

    Engineering Manager

  • Andreas Lefkatis

    GDG Organizer

  • Mike Yerou

    Pale Blue Software Ltd

    Software Engineer - Director

  • Michalis Mavris

    Pale Blue Software Ltd

    Software Engineer

  • Andreas Loizou

    QBeat Technologies

    Managing Director

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