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Do you love security? Do you take part in the various activities organized by the Hackfest team? The Hackfest organizing team is currently looking for volunteers who want to get involved in several aspects of the Hackfest.
What profiles are we looking for?
First and foremost, we're looking for passionate people who want to learn and keep pushing a little further. Right now, we're mainly looking for people interested in helping organize the computer security competitions run by the Hackfest team. We're also looking for people interested in writing articles for the Hackfest blog.
Organizing the games
Helping organize the games for an event like the Hackfest is an opportunity for every volunteer to learn a bit more about the different aspects of computer security. Getting involved in organizing the games doesn't require volunteers to be security "l33t". The goal, for all volunteers, is above all to learn more and to be exposed to an environment that encourages projects that would otherwise be hard to pull off. At all times, the volunteers' work on the games is supervised, and help can be provided when needed
Writing articles for the blog
As you can see on our blog, articles can cover a whole range of different topics. For example, you could cover a news story, analyze a security flaw, or simply give your opinion on a topic related to the world of computer security. Tutorials are welcome too. Writing articles for the Hackfest is a great way to showcase your skills to the community!
Taking part in the podcast
We're also looking for security professionals interested in coming to talk security on our podcasts. Topics can range from current events to some very technical subjects. Anyone interested can contact us at the address given at the end of this email.
Why get involved?
Thanks to its reputation, the Hackfest is always a much-appreciated item on a resume for employers and potential clients. For students, it's a sure way to stand out from other candidates when applying for a new job, by earning a computer security reference before even entering the job market. For established professionals, it's a sure way to stay up to date and keep growing professionally, both through new contacts and through the visibility the Hackfest offers.
So, are you interested in security?
Contact us at info @ hackfest.ca!