GOhack24: Cybersecurity for all - with over CHF 60'000 in bounties

Cybercrime: Searching for solutions

GOhack24 kicks off on November 14 with a symposium that brings together leading figures from politics, academia, and business. At the heart of the discussion are pressing questions surrounding cybercrime: What is the current state in Switzerland? How do law enforcement, government, and the private sector collaborate to combat cyberattacks? What legal frameworks are in place? And how do you respond in a crisis? Attendees will gain insights into how the human brain makes decisions in critical situations and how ethical hacking is used as a preventative measure to tackle future threats.

Notable speakers include Serdar Günal Rütsche, Head of Cybercrime at the Zurich Cantonal Police and Head of NEDIK; Roger Knoepfel, Head of Vulnerability Management at the Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) and David Ribaud, CEO of Specialty Markets at Helvetia, who will open the event with keynote addresses. Bettina Zimmermann, CEO and crisis management expert, and Wolfgang Maier, a neuropsychologist, will provide insights into decision-making in cyber crises. The evening will close with an engaging panel discussion featuring Jon Fanzun, Managing Director of SWICO; Ursula Sury, Vice Director of HSLU; Marcel Eyer, Co-CEO of GObugfree and ethical hacker Simon Reinhart. Guests are invited to stay for an apéro riche and networking.

Over CHF 60’000 in the bounty pool: The hunt is on!

There is more than glory at stake in the live Bug Bounty Challenge on November 15 and 16: With over CHF 60'000 in the bounty pool, top ethical hackers will compete to uncover vulnerabilities in real-world systems provided by event partners. This challenge requires talent, speed and skill. The goal is to strengthen cybersecurity in the long term. Anyone interested in ethical hacking will have the chance to see the action up close.

Focus on education and accessibility

A key focus of GOhack24 is to promote education and make cybersecurity knowledge accessible. The event's education program offers sessions covering both technical and business aspects of cybersecurity, aimed at both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Cyber security for SMEs: essential practical knowledge

GOhack24 offers a specialized program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on November 15, designed to provide practical knowledge. Topics include risk management, emergency planning, security awareness, and optimizing existing security measures. Participants will not only learn theory but also receive actionable solutions to pressing security challenges.

Advanced technical sessions will cover topics such as Web Application Firewall (WAF) blocking, Large Language Models (LLM), Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM), and the security implications of lLong-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN), providing deep insights into the key technologies shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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

At GOhack24 you don't just listen, you experience! From bug hunting workshops for beginners to an exciting cryptography workshop, there is something for everyone. One of the highlights is the SWITCH Escape Room, which will take place six times during the event. Participants will have to demonstrate their skills by solving challenging cyber security problems under pressure.

Cybersecurity, networking, and bounties – Join us!

GOhack24 is about innovation, collaboration and education. In addition to exciting talks and the bug bounty challenge, the event provides the perfect opportunity for networking and celebration. With a bounty pool of over CHF 60'000, fame, honor and attractive prize money await the top ethical hackers. Join us for the awards ceremony where the best hackers will be recognized and inducted into the GOhack Hall of Fame!