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What we’re about
DEF CON Switzerland Group meetups. Meet with like-minded folks interested in the technical and hands-on side of hacking and IT security. #DC4131 Hack Happens..... :)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ✨DC4131 Dojo - Lock Picking & Soldering Workshop👾EPFL BC410, Lausanne
We are back for another round of DC4131 Dojo for 2025! A hands-on technical workshop featuring finessing your skills at lock picking and/or soldering (#BadgeLife)
DEFCON Switzerland members will have priority to available spaces & equipment. Spaces & hardware are limited and thus are provided in a 1st come 1st serve basis.
In this edition, we invite you to explore and experience lock picking and soldering (#BadgeLife), taught by Vratko, Pascal and Remy. Don't miss out on a great day of fun, and who knows where these newly acquired skills may come in helpful..... ;) Stay Legal.
What can you expect?:
14:00 - Intro presentations to soldering safetys, challenge area, couch lockpickingSoldering Workshop (#BadgeLife) -
14:00 - 17:30 - Drop in/out style -
DIY Soldering (Beginner and advanced) Soldering-Kits available and free for all official DC4131 members, and also available (with a small charge) to non-members, while supplies last.
14:45 - 15:45 - From 0 to Hero Soldering Beginner SessionIf you're still not a DC4131 member, and would like to join the family, drop us a mail at membership[@]defcon-switzerland[.]org, and we'll get you singed up in no time! :)
Lock Picking Workshops -
14:30 - Intro to the basics - Hands-on lock picking tutorials
15:30 - Challenge! Competition Introduction - What's at stake to win!
15:45 - Advanced lock picking tutorials
16:30 - Challenge! Competition
17:00 - Competition Finals and Winner Award Ceremony
18:30 - Close Down - ✨DC4131 Padawan CTF 👾 - First Flags Edition 🚩Pause im Foifi, Zurich
🚩 DC4131 Padawan CTF – First Flags Edition 🚩
Ready to grab your very first flag? ✨
This CTF is built for absolute beginners – no experience needed! We'll walk you through core challenge categories (Web, Crypto, Pwn, Reversing, plus more!) and introduce the tools of the trade. By the end, you'll know how to break down challenges and start solving them like a pro Padawan hacker.Whether you're curious about hacking or just want to try something new, this is your chance to level up your skills in a fun, welcoming environment. 🌌💻
💻 What to bring: Just your laptop (with Wi-Fi capabilities), and an up-to-date Kali Linux VM – that's all you need to get started!
🍕 Perks: Food, drinks, and plenty of hacker camaraderie included
💸 Cost: Free for DEFCON Switzerland members, CHF 10.- for non-members. (We will be validating membership at the door - cash/TWINT only). Space is limited, 1st come 1st serve!Still not a DC4131 member, and would like to be? Take a look at the bottom of this page and drop us an email at membership[@]defcon-switzerland[.]org and we will come back to you with all the juicy details 😊
Come for the snacks, stay for the flags – your hacker journey starts here! 🚀
- ✨DC4131 - Beer on Tuesday (BoT) Lausanne🍻Les Brasseurs Lausanne, Lausanne
Come and experience the infamous DC4131 hacker meetup vibe! 👾🍻
Please find more event specific infos on our webpage.
Please look to formally pre-sign up via the local BoT Master. If you have any location specific questions, otherwise please don't hesitate to contact the board through our website.
Did someone say SWAG?! – That’s right baby, we are back with our refreshed swag shop, where you can now again purchase the latest and sexiest DC4131 Swag – All options and details are here: DC4131 Swag Shop
Additionally, for a limited time only, we have some special, limited edition swag items that may have been peeped by those at the Area41 2024 conference, now available to all you lovely people! Sizes and numbers are limited, so grab them whilst they’re hot! – Area41 Swag Shop
We are also on Discord :) Come say hi!
- ✨ DC4131 - Beer on Tuesday (BoT) Basel 🍻Bierrevier, Basel
Come and experience the infamous DC4131 hacker meetup vibe! 👾🍻
Please find more event specific infos on our webpage.
Please look to formally pre-sign up via the local BoT Master. If you have any location specific questions, otherwise please don't hesitate to contact the board through our website.
Did someone say SWAG?! – That’s right baby, we are back with our refreshed swag shop, where you can now again purchase the latest and sexiest DC4131 Swag – All options and details are here: DC4131 Swag Shop
Additionally, for a limited time only, we have some special, limited edition swag items that may have been peeped by those at the Area41 2024 conference, now available to all you lovely people! Sizes and numbers are limited, so grab them whilst they’re hot! – Area41 Swag Shop
We are also on Discord :) Come say hi!
