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Join us at CYBR.HAK.CON.!

Built by Practitioners - For the People Who Actually Do the Work

CYBR.HAK.CON. is a hands-on cybersecurity conference for hackers, builders, defenders, and engineers who learn by doing - not by watching slide decks. This event exists to build and sustain a practitioner-driven cybersecurity community rooted in hands-on learning, real-world experience, and honest knowledge sharing.

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If you care more about real skills than buzzwords, you’re in the right place.

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CYBR.HAK.CON.

May 27, 2026

Plano Event Center

Plano, Tx

Built by Practitioners You Trust

CYBR.HAK.CON. is brought to you by legendary penetration tester, educator, author, and podcast host Phillip Wylie, in partnership with CYBR.SEC.Community.

This conference is led by practitioners who do the work - testing, defending, and researching systems every day.

See The Full Lineup
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Phillip Wylie

Chief Hacking Officer

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Jason Haddix

CEO

Arcanum

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Dustin Dykes

Founder

Dallas Hackers Association

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What Makes CYBR.HAK.CON. Different?

Hands-On, Not Hype

No endless sales pitches. No polished fluff. Just practical skills, live problem-solving, and real-world techniques you can actually use.

Curiosity Over Credentials

We value diverse paths into cybersecurity and welcome people from all backgrounds. We care about on how you think, what you’ve tried, and what you’re willing to learn.

Community Over Competition

This isn’t about ego or leaderboard flexing. It’s about collaboration, mutual respect, and strengthening the community together.

Our Mission

CYBR.HAK.CON. is committed to creating a space where the people who do the work - building, breaking, defending, fixing, and researching - can learn by doing, share what they’ve lived, and grow together.

Who Should Attend?

CYBR.HAK.CON. welcomes anyone who is interested or curious about hacker conferences:

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  • Penetration testers and ethical hackers

  • Blue teamers and defenders

  • Security engineers and builders

  • Researchers and tinkerers

  • Students and early-career practitioners

  • Experienced professionals who never stopped learning

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Whether you’re just getting your hands dirty or you’ve been in the trenches for years, you belong here.

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What you’ll walk away with

  • Practical skills you can apply immediately

  • Real-world insights - what worked, what failed, and why

  • New techniques, tools, and ways of thinking

  • Meaningful connections with people who get it

  • A stronger sense of belonging in the security community

See The Full Agenda

This Is Where the Work Happens

CYBR.HAK.CON. is where curious minds, tired eyes, and stubborn problem-solvers come together to learn, break, build, defend, and grow.

If you’re here for real skills, real conversations, and real community - this is your conference.

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