GOhack24: The security event for everyone

Cybercrime: on the hunt for answers

On November 14, GOhack24 will kick off with a symposium that will bring together leading minds from politics, science and business. The focus will be on the most pressing issues surrounding cybercrime. What is the situation in Switzerland? How do the police, the federal government and the private sector work together to combat cyber attacks? What laws are in place? And how do you react in a crisis? Viewers will also learn how our brains make decisions in crisis situations and how ethical hacking is used as a protective measure to ward off future threats.

The prominent speakers include Serdar Günal Rütsche, Head of Cybercrime at the Zurich Cantonal Police and Head of NEDIK, as well as Roger Knoepfel, Head of Vulnerability Management at the Federal Office for Cyber Security (BACS) and David Ribaud, CEO Specialty Markets at Helvetia, who will kick off the event with a keynote speech. Bettina Zimmermann, CEO and expert in crisis management, and Wolfgang Maier, neuropsychologist, will provide insights into decision-making in cyber crises. Jon Fanzun, Managing Director of Swico; Ursula Sury, Vice Director HSLU; Marcel Eyer, Co-CEO of GObugfree and Simon Reinhart, Ethical Hacker, will round off the evening with an interesting panel discussion. Afterwards, guests are invited to an aperitif riche and networking.

CHF 60,000 in the bounty pot: the hunt is on

The Live Bug Bounty Challenge on November 15 and 16 is about more than just fame: with over CHF 60,000 in the bounty pot, some of the best ethical hackers on the scene will be battling to track down vulnerabilities in real systems provided by the program partners. An event that requires talent, speed and brains - and strengthens cyber security in the long term. Anyone interested in ethical hacking has the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes.

Focus on education and accessibility

A central aspect of GOhack24 is the promotion of education and the accessibility of cybersecurity knowledge. The educational program during the event features sessions covering technical and business aspects of cybersecurity, and is aimed at both newcomers and experienced professionals.

Cyber security for SMEs: practical knowledge in a nutshell

GOhack24 is offering a special program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on 15 November that provides practical knowledge. Topics such as risk management, emergency planning, security awareness and the optimization of existing security measures are the focus. This is not just about theory - participants will receive concrete solutions for the most pressing security issues.

Advanced technical sessions will cover Web Application Firewall (WAF) blocking, Large Language Models (LLM), Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and the security implications of Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) to provide in-depth insights into the technical aspects shaping the future of cyber security.

Join in, learn, win: Hands-on sessions and workshops

GOhack24 is not just about listening - it's about experiencing. From bug hunting workshops for beginners to a gripping cryptography workshop - everyone gets active here. One highlight: the Switch Escape Room, which takes place six times during the event. Here, participants have to solve tricky cyber security problems as a team under time pressure and put their skills to the test.

Cybersecurity, networking and bounties

GOhack24 stands for innovation, collaboration and education - and offers exciting talks and the bug bounty challenge as well as the opportunity to network and celebrate. With a bounty pot of over CHF 60,000, fame, honor and attractive prize money are guaranteed for the ethical hackers. Celebrate with us at the big award ceremony, where the best ethical hackers will be honored and inducted into the GOhack Hall of Fame. Be there and experience how the best minds in Switzerland and beyond are setting the course for a secure digital world.

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