Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges are a powerful way to learn reverse engineering and vulnerability research, but many participants struggle to understand how experts solve them. This hands-on workshop walks through real DEF CON CTF challenges step by step, demonstrating the tools and techniques used to analyze binaries and discover vulnerabilities.

About the instructor
Georgia Weidman is a penetration tester, security researcher, and founder of Bulb Security, a cybersecurity consulting firm, and Shevirah, a venture-backed mobile security company. She is the author of Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking, and her work has been featured internationally in print and broadcast media.

Her research, supported by a DARPA Cyber Fast Track grant, focuses on identifying real-world attack paths across modern enterprise environments, including mobile ecosystems, backend services, and emerging technologies. She has taught and presented at venues on six continents, including Black Hat, DEF CON, RSA, Oxford University, NSA, and West Point.

In addition to her research and industry work, Georgia teaches cybersecurity at multiple universities and focuses on making complex security concepts accessible to a wider audience.