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Hackathon Dublin 2012

The Hackathon Dublin 2012, is a FREE joint event by OWASP and Google Developer Group (GDG) Dublin, that aims to raise awareness about application security, so that people and organizations can make informed decisions about true application security risks. Everyone is free to participate and all OWASP materials are available under a free and open software license.

The event is organized over two full days during the weekend of the 7th/8th July:

Day 1: Capture the Flag event running for an entire day and giving away prizes, etc for the winners. No previous security knowledge is required.

Day 2: Workshops around application security. Various topics will be covered: Secure Development, Code Review, Pentesting, Mobile Security, etc.

Who Should Attend the Hackathon Dublin 2012?

• Application Developers
• Application Testers and Quality Assurance
• Application Project Management and Staff
• Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Deputies, Associates and Staff
• Chief Financial Officers, Auditors, and Staff Responsible for IT Security Oversight and Compliance
• Security Managers and Staff
• Executives, Managers, and Staff Responsible for IT Security Governance
• IT Professionals Interesting in Improving IT Security
• Anyone interested in learning about or promoting Web Application Security
  

IMPORTANT

Attendees need to bring their own laptops in order to participate during the event!

• Minimum Hardware Requirements are as follows:
  

- Windows/Macintosh/Linux computer with Java installed
- 1 Ghz or higher processor;
- 1 GB RAM minimum;
- Keyboard & Mouse;
- 1024x768 or higher display; and,
- Wireless Network connectivity

PRIZES

• During the Hackathon Dublin 2012 we will be giving away some amazing door prizes to some randomly selected attendees.

QUESTIONS

• If you have any questions, please send an email to Fabio Cerullo (fcerullo@owasp.org)

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