Description
Penetration testing is often presented as a collection of tools—but effective testing requires understanding how attacks actually unfold in real environments.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will walk through the core phases of a penetration test, from reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery to exploitation and post-exploitation. Rather than focusing on a single tool, we will emphasize methodology and decision-making: how to identify viable attack paths, prioritize findings, and move from initial access to meaningful impact.
Participants will work through guided exercises using accessible tools and techniques that can be applied immediately in real-world environments. Topics will include reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and basic post-exploitation concepts.
This workshop is designed to be accessible to beginners while still providing useful insights for more experienced practitioners. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for conducting penetration tests and a deeper understanding of how attackers think.
Optional: Speaker / convener biography
Georgia Weidman is a cybersecurity researcher, entrepreneur, and author with over 15 years of experience in offensive security. She is the founder of Bulb Security, a penetration testing firm, and Shevirah, a mobile security startup.
She is the author of Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking and has conducted DARPA-funded research in smartphone exploitation. Her work has been featured in outlets including ABC, BBC, The New York Time, and Reuters.
Georgia has spoken and taught at venues including Black Hat, DEF CON, and RSA Conference, and enjoys sharing practical security knowledge with the broader community.
| Length | Half day |
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