Name: HackerLab.uk - Hacker Meetup - Brighton
Start: 2026-02-26T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-26T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Alcampo Lounge

This is in person hacker meetup which starts at 18.30 in Brighton UK.
About this Event

This ethical hacking group is suitable for most skill levels from just starting out to seasoned experts this is your chance to explore real-world hacking scenarios in a friendly, supportive environment.

This meetup is all about learning, sharing knowledge, and connecting with like-minded individuals who are interested in Cyber Security and Ethical hacking. It is perfect for students who want to increase their technical abilities and apply some concepts in a safe lab environment.

You need to bring your own laptop and be familiar with the basics of using a computer. Ideally install a security focused OS such as Kali linux or Parrot OS, but it is possible to attack the various labs using Windows or MacOS.

If you are interested in the following this is the event for you:

Bug bounties
Windows hacking
Linux hacking
Web application hacking
Privilege escalation techniques (windows and linux)
Lock Picking
Capture the flag

Capture The Flag Lab

This is a lab of approximatly 20 machines, with a full active directory network consisting of three domains. Multiple web application and API challenges along with some custom stand alone boot to root machines are available to hack into.

Test your skills and see how many points you can collect.

If you have the equipment you can also hack into the wifi network.

The SSIDs for the event are:

hackerlab-uk-1
hackerlab-uk-2

The CTF challenges range from very easy to hard and there is something suitable for every skill level.

Resources

Try Hack Me

This platform is a great place to start for beginners who are new to Cyber Security or want to improve their skills in specific areas.

https://tryhackme.com/

Portswigger Web Academy

The best online resource designed to teach users how web application hacking works and some of the common vulnerabilities we encounter.

This is an excellent place to start if you are looking to get into bugbounties.

You can register an account at the following URL prior to the event or on the day.

https://portswigger.net/web-security

Install Burp Suite community or Caido to get started and work through the challenges.

Hackthebox

This is a large environment with challenges to suit any skill level, we encourage all our members to sign up for an account prior to the meetup and work through the challenges together.

You can register an account at the following URL:

https://www.hackthebox.com/

There will be internet available via the host's Wifi network. Make sure your laptop is charged prior to the event, as there may not be many power points available.

We look forward to meeting you.