【HITCON 2026 Sponsorship Invitation】 Since its founding, the Taiwan Hacker Association has been dedicated to promoting cybersecurity technical exchange and professional talent development. Through a diverse range of activities, we continue to cultivate the cybersecurity community, with a focus on hands-on technical practice, cybersecurity leadership, and industry engagement. This year, we are integrating our four major events into an annual sponsorship model to help companies plan their resources more effectively, while strengthening the overall impact of their participation and enhancing brand visibility across our events. We sincerely invite you to join us for the 2026 cybersecurity events. Together, let us continue to advance information security! The schedule and venues for this year’s events are listed below. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at sponsorship@hitcon.org. A dedicated representative will provide you with complete information. HITCON 2026 Conference Taiwan’s most technically advanced cybersecurity conference with a strong hacker culture, promoting international technical exchange among government, industry, academia, and research sectors. Date: Aug 21-22, 2026 Venue: Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS), Academia Sinica HITCON CISO Summit 2026 An invitation-only, fully closed-door CISO Summit, creating a premier annual gathering for in-depth dialogue and experience exchange among senior decision-makers. Date: Oct 21, 2026 Venue: Grand Ballroom, Taipei Marriott Hotel HITCON Cyber Range X CTF 2026 Taiwan’s premier international enterprise blue-team and CTF cybersecurity competition, designed to build a stronger and more resilient enterprise defense environment through realistic threat simulations. Date: Nov 7-8, 2026 Venue: Taipei City and surrounding areas (TBD)

【HITCON Cyber Range x CTF 2026 合作夥伴｜國家中山科學研究院 NCSIST】 國家中山科學研究院與國家資通安全研究院於 11 月 9 日，在桃園機場凱悅飯店舉辦「AI 輔助紅隊技術交流會議」，會中特別邀請美國卡內基美隆大學 (CMU) 專家團隊以及韓國網際網路振興院 (KISA) 代表親臨交流，針對 AI 時代下之網路攻防策略、實戰訓練及國際資安人才培育進行深度研討，期盼共創前瞻資安新局，串聯國際防禦視野。 活動免費，議程及報名可上 KKTIX：aegisctf.kktix.cc/events/202…

HITCON CTF 2026 Officially Starts! 🔥 Do you want to stand with the world-leading players and challenge your limits? Do you want to capture the flags to show what you’re capable of? Registration is still open until the end of HITCON CTF 2026. Go and Claim Your Glory! 【Competition Information】 📅 CTF Duration: Oct 23 (Fri) 22:00 ~ Oct 25 (Sun) 22:00 (UTC+8, 48 hours) ✍️ Registration: Open Now 👥 Discord: discord.gg/ypqCsNxHmc 🔗 Officail Website: ctf2026.hitcon.org/ 🖥️ Format: 48-hour online Jeopardy-style CTF 🏆 This competition is a pre-qualifier for DEF CON CTF 2027. The winner of HITCON CTF 2026 will qualify for the DEF CON CTF Finals! Team up with your friends and join the 48-hour hacking battle! 📩 Contact: ctf2026@hitcon.org 👥 Discord: discord.gg/ypqCsNxHmc #HITCON #CTF #HITCONCTF2026 #CyberSecurityCompetition

HITCON CISO Summit | 特殊級贊助商貼文 | 鴻海科技集團 HITCON CISO SUMMIT 2026 特殊級贊助夥伴 感謝鴻海研究院連續 6 年對台灣駭客協會所舉辦的 HITCON 活動提供贊助支持！ 鴻海研究院不同於傳統的研發，其核心使命在於前瞻性的科學與技術探索。目前鎖定五個主要研究領域，分別是人工智慧、半導體、新世代通訊、資通安全及量子計算，皆是未來十年內將對全球產業發展產生重大影響的核心科技。 我們誠摯歡迎具有研究興趣與熱忱的人才加入我們的團隊，共同為台灣產業創造價值與競爭力！ #HITCONCISOSummit #HITCON #CISOSummit #CISOSummit2026 #FoxconnTechnologyGroup #Foxconn

💼 你的下一步資安職涯，從一次交流開始！ 想進入資安產業，卻不知道該如何準備？ 已經累積技術經驗、參加過 CTF 或完成專題，卻不知道怎麼在履歷中展現自己的能力？ 或是已經踏入資安領域，正在思考下一個職涯方向？ 今年 HITCON Cyber Range X CTF 2026 探索日，特別規劃 HITCON Career Connect｜資安人才招募 × 技術社群交流，邀請業界導師與參與者面對面交流，協助你探索更多職涯可能！ 🌟 兩種交流形式，找到適合自己的方向！ 📄 履歷健檢｜讓你的技術實力被看見 每場 30 分鐘，由 1 位企業導師同時指導最多 3 位參與者。 從履歷內容、專業技能到專題、實習與競賽經歷，透過業界視角，協助你更有效地呈現自己的能力與成果。 💬 職涯諮詢｜與業界導師一對一交流 每場 45 分鐘，由 1 位導師與 1 位參與者深入對談。 無論是資安職務的工作內容、產業重視的能力，還是求職準備與職涯規劃，都能帶著自己的問題與導師交流。 不論你是學生、CTF 玩家、資安求職者，或正在尋找下一步發展方向的資安工作者，都歡迎把握這次機會！ 📅 活動日期：2026/11/07（六）– 11/08（日） ⏰ 場次時間：10:15–15:15（依實際安排為準） 📍 活動地點：新北電競基地 🎟️ 參加費用：免費 👉 Career Connect 專屬報名 hitcon.kktix.cc/events/b9a44… 👉 探索日免費報名 hitcon.kktix.cc/events/554bb… ⚠️ HITCON Career Connect 需獨立報名，名額有限！ 📌 線上報名後，實際導師與場次將由主辦單位統一安排並另行通知；報名不保證媒合至指定導師。 #HITCON #CyberRange #CTF #CareerConnect #履歷健檢 #職涯諮詢 #資安職涯

HITCON CISO Summit 2026 is a Wrap! 🎉 HITCON CISO Summit is more than a cybersecurity event. It is a platform for CISOs around the world to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and tackle cybersecurity challenges together. This year, we once again brought together CISOs, cybersecurity leaders, and government representatives from around the world in Taipei. Through keynote presentations and in-depth discussions, we explored topics ranging from AI-driven changes in the threat landscape and threat intelligence to corporate cybersecurity governance and risk management, examining how security leaders can guide their organizations through the challenges ahead. A huge thanks to the more than 260 participants from 14 countries, our speakers, sponsors, and everyone working behind the scenes who made this international gathering possible! While this year's Summit has come to a close, the challenges facing CISOs continue. We look forward to connecting the global cybersecurity community through HITCON CISO Summit, fostering more meaningful conversations and strengthening collaboration across borders. See you next year! 👋 #HITCON #HITCONCISOSummit #CISOSummit2026 #Cybersecurity

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【Speaker Spotlight | HITCON CISO Summit 2026】 Outpacing Autonomous Threats: Active Defense in the Era of AI-Driven Cyber Warfare As threat actors increasingly adopt AI and autonomous agents, the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyber threats are evolving rapidly, creating new challenges for traditional human-led response. At HITCON CISO Summit 2026, the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) will share insights into how adversaries are leveraging AI and how the widespread adoption of these technologies is reshaping the threat landscape. As attacks evolve, defenders must also make greater use of AI and automation—moving beyond simply tracking threats toward proactive disruption and active defense. How can organizations build a more proactive approach to defending against AI-driven threats? 📍 October 21, 2026 | Taipei Marriott Hotel 🔗 Event Information: hitcon.org/2026/CISO/ #HITCON #CISOSummit2026 #Cybersecurity #AI #ThreatIntelligence #ActiveDefense

【Speaker Spotlight | HITCON CISO Summit 2026】 Securing the Semiconductor Supply Chain in the AI Era—TEL’s Approach and Industry Collaboration As semiconductor supply chains become increasingly critical to the AI era, cybersecurity is no longer an issue for individual companies alone—it is a shared challenge for the entire industry. At HITCON CISO Summit 2026, Eiji Hagio, Vice President of Cybersecurity at Tokyo Electron (TEL), will share how TEL approaches cyber threats as a key management priority, protecting its factories and OT environments, R&D, and customer data through global security capabilities, governance, and practical initiatives. TEL is also advancing industry-wide collaboration and shared frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity across the semiconductor ecosystem. Trust in semiconductors is built not only on technology, but on the systems and collaboration that protect them. 📍 October 21, 2026 | Taipei Marriott Hotel 🔗 Event Information: hitcon.org/2026/CISO/ #HITCON #CISOSummit2026 #Cybersecurity #Semiconductor #SupplyChainSecurity

【Speaker Spotlight | HITCON CISO Summit 2026】 This year, HITCON CISO Summit welcomes Yuh Jye Lee, Senior Advisor of Taiwan’s National Security Council, to share insights on national governance and cybersecurity strategy in the age of AI. The session will explore emerging cybersecurity challenges and the role of Zero Trust Architecture in securing the future of AI. AI is transforming both cyber defense and offense, enabling sophisticated attacks at unprecedented scale. As AI agents gain autonomy, how can organizations keep them under control? This session explores emerging AI security threats and how Zero Trust Architecture can help secure autonomous AI through continuous verification and strict access controls. #HITCON #CISOSummit2026 #Cybersecurity #AI #ZeroTrust 📍 October 21, 2026 | Taipei Marriott Hotel 🔗 Event Information: lnkd.in/gYQ_YkaS

【Speaker Spotlight | HITCON CISO Summit 2026】 Intelligence Driven Security: Building a Risk-Based Security Function In today’s highly interconnected global ecosystem, security is more than a defensive requirement! It is an essential foundation for innovation and sustainable growth. At HITCON CISO Summit 2026, we are pleased to welcome Dirk van der Horst, CISO at ASML, who will share how ASML builds a risk-based security function through strong systems, effective governance, and security expertise while managing risks across a complex global ecosystem. Security is not only about technology and policies. It is also shaped by the decisions people make every day. Join us to explore how ASML integrates security into its organization and builds a risk-based approach to protecting its people, systems, knowledge, and partnerships. 📍 October 21, 2026 | Taipei Marriott Hotel 🔗 Event Information: hitcon.org/2026/CISO/ #HITCON #CISOSummit2026 #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ASML

📢 HITCON CTF 2026 registration is now open! One of the most anticipated events in the global hacking community, HITCON CTF 2026, is back 🔥 This year, it is also a DEF CON CTF 2027 Pre-Qualifier, a pivotal battle on the road to the world's premier CTF stage! 48 hours of nonstop, high-intensity online competition will put your team's technical depth and real-world problem-solving skills to the test. Gather your best teammates, go head-to-head with top hackers from around the world, and compete for cash prizes and championship glory! Sign up now and get your team ready 👇 🔹 Schedule ✍️ Registration: Open now 📅 Competition: Oct 23 (Fri) 22:00 – Oct 25 (Sun) 22:00 (UTC+8) / 14:00 – 14:00 UTC, 48 hours 🔹 Format & Prizes HITCON CTF 2026 is an online Jeopardy-style competition featuring challenges in Web, Crypto, Reverse, Pwnable, Misc, and more. Dynamic scoring is used, and teams are ranked by final total score. In the event of a tie, the team that reached that score first ranks higher. 🥇 1st Place: USD 8,000 🥈 2nd Place: USD 4,000 🥉 3rd Place: USD 2,000 ✨ Taiwan Star Award: USD 1,000 (for the top-performing team from Taiwan) ⚠️ Rules 1. Taiwan Star Award eligibility: Teams competing for the Taiwan Star Award must set their country to "Taiwan" when registering. 2. Teams: There is no limit on team size. Each team should register a single team account, and each player may join only one team. 3. Fair play: Sharing solutions or flags between teams, intentionally attacking the competition platform, and interfering with other teams are strictly prohibited. Violations will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of any prizes. 🔗 Event info & registration: ctf2026.hitcon.org/ 📩 Contact: ctf2026@hitcon.org #HITCONCTF2026 #HITCON #CTF #CaptureTheFlag #CyberSecurity #CTFCompetition

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🛡️ Real-world defense builds real cyber resilience! The HITCON Cyber Range 2026 results are in! Taiwan's annual enterprise-grade cyber defense competition, the HITCON Cyber Range 2026 International Online Competition, successfully concluded on October 2! This year, more than 40 elite teams from Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and beyond went head-to-head in two divisions: the Cybersecurity Industry Division and the Non-Cybersecurity Industry Division ✨ Teams in the Non-Cybersecurity Industry Division represented 10 key sectors, including information technology, finance and insurance, transportation, manufacturing and construction, semiconductors, and government, underscoring how seriously organizations across industries now take cyber defense. Over 7 hours of nonstop, high-intensity competition, every team demonstrated solid defensive skills and strong teamwork under pressure. Thank you to all participants for your passion and dedication. Let's give a big round of applause to the competitors for their outstanding performance 👏👏 🏆 Final Results 🔹 Non-Cybersecurity Industry Division 🥇 1st Place: HD Hyundai（HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.） 🥈 2nd Place: 隊名叫做什麼 XDXD (Moxa) 🥉 3rd Place: 街友 (JKOPAY) 🔹 Cybersecurity Industry Division 🥇 1st Place: GMO Ierae (GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae) 🥈 2nd Place: *an*啊 (CoreCloud Tech) 🥉 3rd Place: 安全守護，永不當機 (National Institute of Cyber Security) Through this enterprise blue team competition, Hackers In Taiwan (HIT) aims to develop more cybersecurity talent with a holistic defensive perspective, help enterprises and public-sector organizations continuously strengthen their incident response, cyber exercises, and security governance, and deepen exchange and collaboration across the international blue team community. ✨ Special thanks to the Administration for Digital Industries of the Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda), TRAPA Security, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) for their generous support in building a premier stage for real-world cyber defense! 🔗 Official website: hitcon.org/2026/CyberRangexC… #HITCON #CyberRange #HITCONCyberRange2026

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