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ie-net's Young Inspires Experienced Cybersecurity Edition
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Join us for an inspiring evening at Young Inspires Experienced, where we explore the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals who live and breathe it.
Our speakers:
- Angelos Beitis – PhD student at KU Leuven, winner of a Pwnie Award (Most Innovative Research) for his groundbreaking work in cybersecurity.
- Thomas Hayen – Team Lead of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at Easi, and lecturer at Thomas More.
- Mickey De Baets – Red Teamer for the financial sector and teacher, passionate about bridging real-world threats and education.
They’ll share:
- What drives them to work in cybersecurity
- Why they love doing what they do
- And even some technical deep dives into their work
After the talks, stick around for drinks and informal conversation – a perfect chance to connect, ask questions, or just chat with like-minded people
Whether you’re a student, tech enthusiast, or just curious about hacking and defense – this is your chance to learn, connect, and get inspired.
Participation is free, registration is required.
Sign up here.
(event text from the ie-net event page)