Quatre rendez-vous cyber à suivre jusqu’en octobre

This article outlines several upcoming cybersecurity events centered around learning, community engagement, and offensive security practices. The events – Barbhack in Toulon, Cyberbrew in Lille, and Hackfest in Quebec – offer a range of activities including CTF competitions, workshops, conferences, and social engineering demonstrations.

Barbhack 2026, to be held in Toulon on August 29th at the Palais des Congrès Neptune, will combine technical learning with a community atmosphere. The event will feature a ‘Toxic BBQ’ – a community barbecue inspired by the DEF CON spirit – with activities like CTF competitions, workshops, and conferences. ZATAZ will be present at DEF CON in Las Vegas, focusing on cyber intelligence and offensive practices, and will host a conference at Hackfest in Quebec.

Cyberbrew, taking place in Lille on September 15th at EuraTechnologies, will combine cybersecurity conferences with artisanal beers and professional networking opportunities. The conference pass costs €10 and includes breakfast, goodies, an ecocup, and four tasting sessions. The brewery space will be accessible for free, allowing visitors to meet producers and participate in tastings. The event will cover various aspects of digital security, including data protection with Microsoft Purview, Active Directory security, OTAN defense strategies, and OSINT/GEOINT techniques.

At Hackfest in Quebec, scheduled for October 29th-31st, ZATAZ will present a conference and participate in the social engineering CTF for the fifth time, having previously achieved second place in 2023 and a victory in 2024. The article highlights the importance of understanding and mitigating offensive security techniques and data leaks, emphasizing that compromised data can be used for targeted research, identity theft, and providing material for aspiring manipulators. ZATAZ will be focusing on the dangers of unexploited data leaks and their potential impact.