0x18 Wellington Meetup at Bastion with a Red Team Crash Course

We’re excited to bring another interactive Hack the Box (HTB) meetup to Wellington! Our speaker for this event is Mat Ruane from Bastion Security who will be presenting the talk: "Red Team Crash Course".

Mat will be covering topics ranging from what a Red Team is, what different engagements look like and how they differ from a penetration test, as well as an overview of how Bastion conducts Red Team engagements. Expect insights from a current practitioner leading Red Team engagements along with some war stories from the wider team.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A presentation on the topic mentioned prior.
• A hands-on, guided walk through to solve a Hack The Box machine yourself.

WHAT YOU GET

• FREE HTB SWAG/GIVEAWAYS
• FREE access to HTB machines during the event

WHAT YOU NEED

• A laptop
• A HTB account
• Discord application

HOUSE RULES

• Follow all rules and guidelines in the HTB TOS: HTB Terms of Service
• Active HTB content cannot be shared publicly. Retired challenges or machines are fair game.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Tuesday, 24th February 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM (NZDT)
• Location: Bastion Security, Level 8 - 10 Brandon Street, Wellington
• Attendee limit: 30 + speakers, and hosts.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Join our Discord for event updates

CODE OF CONDUCT
We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all attendees. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, the following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

• Smoking
• Drinking alcohol
• Any form of discrimination or racism
• Any other forms of misconduct

Any attendee found engaging in these behaviours will be immediately banned and permanently removed from the group. Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and enjoyable atmosphere for all.