Offensive Web Application Security Hackathon
Organized by
A Shearwater Ethical Hacking & Security Innovation Initiative
1-Day Application Security Challenge & Learning Event
▶ Play from Sydney or join remotely from anywhere in Australia. Open to Individual Players & Teams of up to 4
Please note that each player needs a ticket. Teams can purchase up to 4 tickets depending on the number of players they include.
Based on an authentic banking application: Shadow Bank, and includes 48 vulnerabilities that cover various vulnerability classes including the OWASP Top Ten and CWE Top 25
Want to get your teams genuinely excited about Web Application Security? Attend this Hackathon and plunge into the dark world of cyber attacks and view applications through the eyes of a rogue adversary.
Guided by cheat sheets, Security Innovation's “ninjas” and Shearwater Ethical Hackers, you will become immersed in a “find the vulnerabilities” game where you will quickly learn and apply hacking techniques in a sandbox environment - and all the while, acquire the skills needed to keep data safe.
Utilizes proven Capture-the-Flag (CTF) techniques in real-world settings
Fully functional banking application allowing users to exploit features they often build and use such as transferring money and applying for a loan
Clever pop-up messages, humorous sounds, and "Easter Eggs" throughout the sites make hacking them even more fun
Real-time scoring creates friendly competition and motivation
⌛ Strictly limited places available, book now and secure your spot.
An Intentionally vulnerable website
Includes 48 vulnerabilities that cover various vulnerability classes including the OWASP Top Ten and CWE Top 25
Each challenge has a point value based on complexity, with challenges ranging from common vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection (SQLi) to advanced cryptanalysis and cipher cracking tests
Vulnerabilities are represented in a variety of forms just as they appear in commercial applications
Ideal for all skills
Got a question? Experts are readily available
Need to overcome difficult challenges? Grab a cheat sheet or buy a hint using your points
Want to maximize scoring? Team up for a broad scale assault
Use post-game reports to identify skills gaps
Prizes
$400 JB HIFI Gift Card for the winning team or individual. $200 JB HIFI Gift Card for the runner up
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included for onsite players.
Bonus: We will keep the Hackathon platform open until Friday 13 October, 5 pm. That’s an additional 48hrs of access so you can make the most out of this learning experience and complete the challenges at your own pace.