Radio Frequency Hackers Village
The RF Hackers Sanctuary is a group of experts in information, Wi-Fi, and radio frequency security with a shared purpose: teaching the exploration of these technologies with a focus on security. Their Radio Frequency Capture the Flag (RFCTF) presents real configurations of real wireless technologies to attack, from RFID through Software Defined Radio and up to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The game caters to newcomers and seasoned SIGINT operators alike, and can be played with anything from a web browser to specialized equipment. Expect fox hunts, signal tracking, and a higher step count.
Check out our website – https://rfhackers.com/
Makerspace Village
The Makerspace Village, presented by Unallocated Space (UAS), features hands-on demonstrations and interactive displays covering a range of DIY and hackerspace projects. This year’s village expands on last year with stations for 3D printing, a maker project attendees can take home, an expanded lockpicking challenge with new locks, Meshtastic mesh networking demos, a small CTF with challenges spanning cryptography, RFID hacking, and phone phreaking, and the return of the community book swap. Meshtastic devices may be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting UAS, a local non-profit hackerspace.
Connect with us! https://www.connect.unallocatedspace.org/
Cloud Village
Cloud Village is an open space to meet folks interested in the offensive and defensive sides of cloud security. Whether you’re deep in AWS, Azure, GCP, or just getting started, the village helps security professionals understand evolving threats, implement best practices, and defend against real-world cloud vulnerabilities. Stop by for talks, hands-on labs, and a continuous two-day CTF.
Cloud Village homepage – https://www.cloud-village.org/
Mental Health Hackers
The Health and Wellness Village will be ran by Mental Health Hackers, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Their website can be found at https://www.mentalhealthhackers.org/
IoT Village
Hack all the things at IoT Village!
IoT Village advocates for advancing security in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry through bringing researchers and industry together. IoT Village hosts talks by expert security researchers, interactive hacking labs, live bug hunting in the latest IoT tech, and competitive IoT hacking contests. Over the years IoT Village has served as a platform to showcase and uncover hundreds of new vulnerabilities, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about the most innovative techniques to both hack and secure IoT. IoT Village is organized by security consulting and research firm, Independent Security Evaluators (ISE).
Follow both ISE (@ISEsecurity) and IoT Village (@IoTvillage) on Twitter for updates on talks, contests, and giveaways.
You can find our website at https://iotvillage.org
Blue Team Village
Welcome to the other side of the hacking mirror. Blue Team Village (our friends just call us BTV) is both a place and a community built for and by defenders. BTV is where you come to gather, talk, share, and learn from each other about the latest tools, technologies, and tactics our community uses to detect attackers and prevent them from achieving their goals. Whether you’re a seasoned defender or just getting started, pull up a chair.
Visit us at https://blueteamvillage.org/
CodeBloom
Step into The Greenhouse for a hands-on exploration of the tech world! CodeBloom presents a walkthrough experience for every skill level, from Seeds to Blooms. Join us to learn binary through crafts, tackle encryption puzzles, and explore AI and circuits through play. Whether you’re a kid or a kid-at-heart, come grow your skills and connect with a community dedicated to democratizing tech education for everyone.
Cyber Deception Village
The Cyber Deception Village introduces participants to foundational and integrated cyber deception design and operational defense techniques for all experience levels. Village hosts include pentesters, SOC analysts, red teamers, and practitioners from a leading industry cyber deception operations team. Expect lightning talks and demos covering topics like using AI to create deception storyline content, building “HoneyContent” to enhance deception tools, reinforcing data loss prevention with deception, and a proposed hybrid human-AI pentesting model. Self-guided labs will also be available, including how to set up and deploy a deception canary.
Towson University SecOps Research Team – SOC Analysis Village
At Towson University, the Security Operations (SecOps) Research Team is at the forefront of innovation in cybersecurity education and practice. This dedicated team of aspiring cybersecurity professionals works alongside faculty and industry leaders to tackle real-world security challenges through cutting-edge research, hands-on experience, collaborative problem-solving, and service to community and country.