Call ZeroDayZoetermeer 2025: Hack the Municipality and Learn from the Best

Are you ready to test your hacking skills? Or would you rather discover how to become an ethical hacker? On Thursday 22 May 2025, ZeroDayZoetermeer will take place again in the Dutch Innovation Factory; this is your chance to take part in this exciting hacking event or an exclusive workshop where you will be guided by professional hackers. Whether you are already experienced or just starting out, this event is a great opportunity to take part, learn and win great prizes.

Are you a mbo or hbo student with a passion for cybersecurity? Form a team (max. 5 people) and take up the challenge: try to test the digital security of the Municipality of Zoetermeer.

• Use your own laptop, tools and skills to detect vulnerabilities.
• Win great prizes and goodies.
• Expand your network with cybersecurity professionals and companies.

Why hacking?

Zoetermeer municipality wants to make its systems more secure and needs help. This is a unique opportunity to work in a realistic setting while contributing to a digitally safer Zoetermeer.

NEW: Ethical hacking: workshop for future cyberheroes

Want to learn how ethical hacking works, but don't know where to start yet? Then this workshop is perfect for you!

• Learn the basics of hacking under the guidance of professional hackers.
• Work together in groups and discover the first steps in cybersecurity.
• No experience? No problem. This workshop is suitable for both mbo and hbo students.

Programme

12:00 - 12:30 | Opening & lunch

12:30 - 16:30 | Hackevent: Hack the Municipality OR Workshop: Ethical Hacking

16:30 - 18:00 | Hack Your Career: Job and internship fair

17:30 - 18:30 | Dinner

18:30 - 19:00 | Awards ceremony

Practical information

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025

Location: Dutch Innovation Factory, Zoetermeer

Participants: mbo and hbo students

Bring your own: Laptop, charger, Ethernet adapter (USB to RJ45), and tools you need

Register here >

Source (in Dutch): Dutch Innovation Park 

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