Wāhine in Security CTF

The New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS), ISACA SheLeadsTech has partnered up with the team at Hack and Learn (HAL) for the Wāhine in Security CTF. This event is opened up for beginners, intermediate and CTF enthusiasts.

The event will be hosted at the Microsoft office on the Thursday 16th February 2023.

About HAL:

Started in 2018 - HAL aims to educate the next generation of InfoSec Professionals, uplift current capabilities, and encourage enthusiasts.

They have built a practical environment where attendees participate as we walkthrough attack scenarios in a CTF like environment as well as analyze defensive capabilities through preventative and detective technologies.

Their network is completely contained and does not require internet. Participants need only bring their laptop with a Kali Linux VM. We present in the Expanded K*ll Chain framework where we attack together then stop and analyze defensive technologies where applicable in order to build purple team fundamentals

Background challenges are available to skilled participant.

NZNWS Event Time:

• 5:30pm Networking at the Microsoft Auckland office
• 6:00pm Introduction to NZNWS and HAL
• 6:30pm -8:00pm HAL Workshop
• 8:00pm End of Workshop

This event is for all Wāhine , gender miniorities and allies of the NZNWS, ISACA and HAL.

HAL Hosts:

Shofe Miraz (ins4n3)

Extremely passionate and dedicated penetration tester with a focus on Application Security, Penetration Testing and Mobile Application Testing. A quick and intuitive learner with achievements in several online penetration testing platforms and knowledge about Network Engineering, Linux System Administration and Windows Server Management.

Aside from the academic study, I work as a penetration tester. This empowers me to follow my passion. I am part of OWASP NZ and HackAndLearn community where I enjoy sharing knowledge with others.

The world is a small place in recent times, here information and connection means value. I believe people deserve to have security around them to protect what they care. Being able to spread awareness will lessen the bad impact the internet has on us.

Incorporating my work with studies, I have gained a range of skills such as Teamwork, Leadership, Punctuality, Positivity and many more.

I enjoy what I do and I don’t mind spending quality time with children at RecreateNZ.

Dylan Clark(Narcosia)

Experienced Senior Security Operations Analyst/Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in financial and HR industries. Skilled in Linux System Administration, Python/Bash/Javascript Automation, Incident Response, Teaching, Team Management, and Networking.

Founded Hack And Learn, a monthly practical infosec meetup group to faciliate learning both hacking and defending using a variety of tools and techniques.

NZNWS Hosts:

Tash Bettridge (NZNWS - Co-Founder)

Tash Bettridge (Te whānau-a-apanui, ngapuhi, pakeha) is an award-winning woman in security, having co-founded the New Zealand Network for Women in Security, she was recognised in the global SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 in 2022, Women in Security Awards Aotearoa Indigenous Advocate, amongst numerous industry accolades for her work advocating for diversity in cybersecurity, as well as initiatives that empower Māori and Pacific People.

Ama Halo (NZNWS Ambassador)

Amaryah (Ama) Halo is an Information Security Analyst who joined our team as an ambassador. She graduated in 2021 where she studied papers in computer science, political science, and international relations. She credits her academic studies with helping her understand cybersecurity and the impact it has on an individual and global level. Ama says it was the lack of Pasifika wāhine within the industry which had an immense impact on her decision to pursue a career in cybersecurity. She recently discovered her passion for incident response, SOC analysis, and security awareness. Outside of work, Ama looks for avenues which will help increase Pasifika representation in the tech industry.

Abby Zhang (NZNWS - Auckland Chapter Lead)

Abby Zhang is a Security Analyst, Cloud and Fintech Security Researcher based in Aotearoa. Abby is an experienced cybersecurity and technology risk professional with years of professional experience in auditing, internal control, risk management and IAM. Abby has previously worked in large CPA Firms in China, where she worked in the banking and insurance sector.

Abby moved to Aotearoa and studied for a Graduate Diploma in Computing from Unitec Institute of Technology in 2020. This is where she found and developed her passion for cloud security, fintech security, penetration testing, ABI, machine learning, and data science.

In her spare time, she is playing HacktheBox labs where she has a Pro Hacker Rank and preparing for the OSCP. She is also a volunteer for Parkrun NZ and a Community Patroller for Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ).

Denise Carter-Bennett (NZNWS-Auckland Chapter Lead)

Denise Carter-Bennett (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) joined NZNWS in 2022. She is a Cybersecurity Engineer, NZNWS Chapter Lead, a Mum, and a Writer from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand