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## Hck4G CTF Bootcamp: From Zero to Flag

**PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3syhc5tp**

A Cyber Security event for the community, by the community.
Join us on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at Stone & Chalk Melbourne for the Hck4G CTF Bootcamp, a hands-on training and pre-conference workshop designed to prepare you for the upcoming Hck4G Global CTF & Conference.
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This session features practical training, real-world examples, and guided walkthroughs led by seasoned professionals from both defensive and offensive domains.

### 📅 Event Info

Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
Location: Stone & Chalk, 121 King Street, Melbourne
Cost: Free (registration essential)
Catering: Food and drinks provided

### 🎯 Talk + Workshop Title:

Hck4G CTF Bootcamp: From Zero to Flag
Speakers:

  • Sammy Chuks – Founder, Hck4G | LynkGroup
  • Long Hoang – Threat Analyst & CTF Builder, DUCA

### Event Overview

If you’ve ever wanted to play Capture The Flag (CTF) but didn’t know where to start – this is your launchpad.
The Hck4G CTF Bootcamp will walk attendees through the fundamentals of cybersecurity competitions, from mindset and methodology to hands-on challenge solving. You’ll learn how real-world cyber defenders and ethical hackers sharpen their skills using CTFs, and get guided by experts who design, analyse, and play them daily.
The session blends practical learning with real-time walkthroughs and challenges, covering everything from beginner-level puzzles to mini exploit demonstrations that mirror real attacker behaviour.
Every attendee will walk away ready to compete in the Hck4G CTF & Conference, with the chance to win free tickets to the main event.
All you need:
💻 A laptop with at least 8GB RAM and Kali Linux or any other operating system installed and a text editor of your choice.

Everything else you need will be provided on the day by our team.

### 🎓 Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will:
✅ Understand what Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions are and how they work
✅ Learn about different CTF categories (web, forensics, pwn, crypto, OSINT, etc.)
✅ Explore the mindset and problem-solving approach used by professional hackers
✅ Discover common tools, frameworks, and environments used in CTFs
✅ Gain practical experience solving challenges with guidance from CTF builders
✅ Prepare for the Hck4G Global CTF event with insider tips from the creators themselves

### 👨‍🏫 Speaker Profiles

Sammy Chuks
Founder – Hck4G | CEO, LynkGroup with over a decade of experience in Purple Teaming, incident response, and adversary emulation, Sammy is passionate about closing the global cyber capability gap through education and practical learning. His vision for Hck4G is to unite hackers and defenders across continents through hands-on community events that inspire ethical hacking for good while equipping and empowering young people to thrive and say no to cybercrime.

Long Hoang
Threat Analyst & CTF Builder – DUCA
Long is a cybersecurity professional with over 3 years of experience at Viettel Cyber Security (VCS), where he worked on threat intelligence and SOC operations. With a degree in Information Assurance from FPT University and certifications including CompTIA Security+, TryHackMe SOC Level 1, and Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, Long brings deep expertise in incident detection, EDR analysis, and red-blue simulation. He designs and builds CTFs to help others strengthen their analytical and offensive security skills through fun, technical challenges.

### 🌍 International Livestream Watch Parties

  • Accra, Ghana: 8:00–10:00 AM GMT
  • Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria: 9:00–11:00 AM WAT
    Note: Livestream links will be sent to registered attendees 24 hours before the event.

### 📲 Registration

Spaces are limited — secure your seat or livestream spot today.

  • Melbourne (In-Person):
  • Accra (Live Stream):
  • Lagos/Abuja (Live Stream):

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### 🏆 Prizes

Participants can win:

  • Free Hck4G CTF Conference tickets
  • CyLynk lab access and training discounts
  • Recognition for top performance and engagement

**Interested in submitting an application to speak at future Hck4G or BlueCon events? Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-VpGulI9-L4rO2yL1rbqJJdpjy9eBYx2CHG8uq81Y4JvKQA/viewform**
Interested in volunteering? Let us know at the event.

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