September 22, 2026
The Clubhouse, JW Marriott New Cairo
Castle Club Ballroom
Join us for a cybersecurity experience like no other.
Let’s flag the hack!
Featured Fortinet Speakers
Aamir LakhaniGlobal Director of Threat Intelligence and Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Research
Flag the Hack 3.0: Are You Ready?
You're Invited to Flag The Hack – A Premier Cybersecurity Experience!
The attackers are getting smarter. The tactics are evolving. The question is... can your team spot, investigate, and stop the breach before it's too late?
It's time to roll up your sleeves, put your SecOps skills to the test, and step into the defender's seat at Flag the Hack 3.0. Join us for a day packed with threat intelligence, SecOps insights, and a hands-on challenge designed for security professionals who want to move beyond theory and into action. Hear from Fortinet experts as they share the latest on SecOps strategy, emerging threat techniques, and the role of AI in modern security operations. Then, get ready for the main event: a realistic cyberattack simulation where you'll use Fortinet technologies to detect, investigate, and respond to a live attack scenario.
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What's New in Flag the Hack 3.0?
This year's challenge introduces a cutting-edge threat emulation scenario based on one of today's most impactful attack vectors: Supply Chain Compromise.
You'll face a sophisticated, multi-stage attack designed to mirror real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), challenging your ability to defend your environment through a true defense-in-depth approach.
To make the experience even more immersive, the challenge environment now features an integrated security operations workflow powered by FortiSOAR, complemented by SIEM capabilities, giving participants a realistic SOC experience from detection to response.
What to Expect
- SecOps strategy and vision from Fortinet leadership
- Threat intelligence insights from FortiGuard Labs
- Introduction to Fortinet AI-SOC
- Flag the Hack challenge briefing and attack scenario walkthrough
- A 150-minute team-based competition
- Awards, bragging rights, and networking with fellow defenders
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Think you're ready? Gather your investigative skills, sharpen your instincts, and prepare to Flag the Hack.
AGENDA
AT A GLANCE
- Event Requirements:
- Participants are required to bring their own laptops and power supply
This is an invite only event, please make sure to register your interest.
- Important:
Fortinet customers: will be able to practice their search, investigation and forensics skills in teams, while performing a “purple team exercise” in real-world cybersecurity scenarios.
Handpicked Participants: We have carefully selected a group of seasoned professionals like yourself, ensuring a high level of expertise and knowledge sharing in the area of SOC and Incident Response.
Randomly Mixed Groups: To foster collaboration and diverse problem-solving, participants will be grouped randomly, providing a dynamic and challenging experience.
No Corporate Competition: This event is not about company rivalries; it's about celebrating individual and collective excellence in the realm of cybersecurity. Leave your corporate affiliations at the door and join us for a day of friendly competition.
Breakout Session Tracks
Nearly 100 breakout sessions to choose from, each created to help you in our cybersecurity journey.
Voice of the Customer
Keynotes and breakout sessions by world-class customers and experts to help you navigate your way to a more secure business environment.
Technical
Sessions to intensify and strengthen your skills with Fortinet solutions. Get direct information from the experts at Fortinet.
Partner
Specialized sessions for the partner community will be offered to help grow your Fortinet business.
The Tech Expo / FortiVillage
The FortiVillage, located within the Tech Expo is staffed with Fortinet experts and includes demonstrations of the powerful security solutions in our portfolio.