2025-02-11 - Pacific Hackers & OWASP February Meetup

We are delighted to announce a workshop on Web Security Code Review led by Louis Nyffenegger, Founder and CEO of PentesterLab—YES, our favorite hacker playground!

Traveling from Australia is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the master himself.

Thank you very much, Semgrep, for hosting the event. This meetup is in collaboration with OWASP Bay Area Chapter.

5 PM: Doors open
5 PM - 6 PM Networking
6-8 PM: Workshop

Abstract:
Learn how to identify vulnerabilities through effective manual security code reviews. In this workshop, we’ll analyze real-world code examples, uncover common flaws like injections and authentication issues, and explore how to leverage built-in security features. You’ll gain practical skills to complement automated tools and confidently tackle security challenges in real codebases. Ideal for developers, AppSec engineers, and code reviewers, this session focuses on practical techniques and real-world impact.

Bio:
Louis Nyffenegger is a seasoned security engineer and the founder of PentesterLab, a platform dedicated to teaching web penetration testing and security code review. With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Louis has focused on penetration testing, architecture analysis, and code reviews.

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