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Make Cybersecurity Fun: Host Your Own Security-Themed Hackathon

Developers often hear about cybersecurity in the abstract, but rarely get hands-on experience unless something breaks in production. To make security learning less dry and intimidating, we organized a jeopardy-style CTF hackathon at our software consultancy company. We created engaging puzzles and added some friendly competition — and it turned into one of the most effective (and fun) ways to get people thinking about security.

In this lightning talk I’ll share how we planned it, how we designed challenges that feel natural for backend developers, and what we learned along the way. You’ll leave with a practical blueprint for running your own security-themed hackathon that boosts awareness and gets developers genuinely excited about the topic.

Artem Makarov
Artem MakarovCode Nomads

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Wednesday, April 1, 11:10-11:25
Zaal 4
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Developers often hear about cybersecurity in the abstract, but rarely get hands-on experience unless something breaks in production. To make security learning less dry and intimidating, we organized a jeopardy-style CTF hackathon at our software consultancy company. We created engaging puzzles and added some friendly competition — and it turned into one of the most effective (and fun) ways to get people thinking about security.

In this lightning talk I’ll share how we planned it, how we designed challenges that feel natural for backend developers, and what we learned along the way. You’ll leave with a practical blueprint for running your own security-themed hackathon that boosts awareness and gets developers genuinely excited about the topic.
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Artem Makarov

Artem Makarov

Code Nomads

Netherlands

Artem Makarov is a Principal Engineer at Code Nomads. He's been working on Java projects in various industries for the past 12 years. Having Masters in Electronics Engineering he is passionate for applying engineering practices in his projects, contributing to better software design and reliability. Besides his developer role, he frequently helps aspiring developers to master software developer craft by sharing knowledge and hosting trainings. In his free time he enjoys traveling, road cycling and learning electronic music production.

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