Four deep-dive, hands-on workshops running in parallel on Day 1. Choose one track — DNS security, secure VPN, red teaming, or DFIR / Windows forensics — and spend the afternoon learning directly from industry professionals.
Note: All workshops run at the same time (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM). You can only attend one workshop. FAST NUCES Islamabad students attend for FREE; outsiders pay PKR 500 per workshop and register via the workshops form.
Next-gen DNS-based Cloud Security & Network Protection
Atrios is an enterprise-ready, cloud-delivered security and reliability platform that uses DNS as the first line of defense. It combines DNS-layer protection, threat control, and content filtering to secure networks and streamline cybersecurity management for distributed workplaces.
Instructors
Muhammad Shahzaib, Rana Mohammad Murtaza
Secure Private Connection & Global Internet Freedom
Genesis VPN is a virtual private network service focused on secure, private, and unrestricted internet access. It protects user data with strong encryption, masks IP addresses for anonymity, and enables bypassing geo-restrictions and online censorship.
Instructors
Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Mahad Iqbal
Offensive Security & Real-World Attack Simulation
This workshop focuses on how modern red teams think and operate — from reconnaissance and initial access to privilege escalation and lateral movement. Participants will see how offensive techniques are used to evaluate and improve real-world security posture.
Instructors
Suleman Rehman (OSCP+, CPTS, Red Teamer)
Suleman is a FAST NUCES cybersecurity graduate and Information Security Engineer focused on securing web and mobile applications through penetration testing and AppSec. He is among the few hundred professionals globally who have cleared the CPTS (HackTheBox) and is actively expanding into Active Directory and advanced offensive security.
Endpoint Forensics, Threat Hunting & Incident Response
A deep-dive into Windows forensics and digital incident response. Participants will learn how to investigate compromised endpoints, trace attacker activity, and apply DFIR methodology to real-world security incidents.
Instructors
Abdullah Bin Yasin (CyberJunkie)
Abdullah “CyberJunkie” Bin Yasin is a Senior Defensive Content Engineer at HackTheBox and DFIR Analyst at ProvenData. He holds certifications including CCD, BTL1, eCTHP, eCDFP, and eJPT. His work focuses on DFIR, SOC, threat intelligence, and building up-to-date blue team content to help practitioners upskill in incident response and threat hunting.
You will be redirected to the official workshops registration form to choose your track (Atrios, Genesis VPN, Red Teaming, or DFIR / Windows Forensics).