Event Information

You are invited to our exclusive in-person Fortinet Flag the Hack event at Lavan Midtown in New York. 

Flag The Hack is a one-of-a-kind experience which promises a friendly and insightful competition between several teams. This immersive event offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with like-minded cybersecurity professionals, tackle real-world challenges, and explore cutting-edge industry insights. You will be able to practice search, investigation and forensics skills in teams, while performing a purple team exercise in real-world cybersecurity scenarios.

Prepare for an action-packed day combining friendly competition with deep technical discussions on the latest trends in cybersecurity.

Expert Discussions and FortiGuard Labs Insights:

  • Current Threats & Vulnerabilities
  • Nation-State vs. Non-State Actors
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Common Attack Vectors
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Incident Response Best Practices

Randomly Mixed Groups: To foster collaboration and diverse problem-solving, participants will be grouped randomly. This will provide a dynamic and challenging experience. 

Celebrate Individual Excellence: This event is about showcasing skills, collaborating with peers, and advancing expertise in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Participant Requirements: Participants should have basic knowledge in the area of SOC and Incident Response. Also participants are required to bring their own laptops and power supply.

*Please note this is an end-user only event*

Date:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Location:
Lavan
641 W. 42nd St. 
New York, NY 10036

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AMGuest Arrival and Breakfast
9:30 AM - 9:35 AMWelcome
9:35 AM - 10:05 AMFortiGuard Labs 'Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights, Strategies, and Best Practices' (FortiGuard)
10:05 AM - 10:50 AMFortinet SecOps Strategy and Vision Brief
10:50 AM - 11:10 AMCoffee Break
11:10 AM - 11:50 AMFlag the Hack Introduction
11:50 AM - 12:30 PMFlag the Hack Demo Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch Break
1:30 PM - 4:50 PMSecOps Flag the Hack Challenge
4:50 PM - 5:00 PMWrap-Up and Awards

Featured Fortinet Speakers

Hossein Hadian Jazi
Hossein Hadian Jazi
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
Fortinet
Aamir Lakhani
Aamir Lakhani
Global Director Of Threat Intelligence and Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Research
Fortinet
Derek Manky
Derek Manky
Global VP Threat Intelligence
Fortinet
Douglas Santos
Douglas Santos
Director, Threat Intelligence
Fortinet
Peter Steyaert
Peter Steyaert
Sr Specialist SE Manager, Secops
Fortinet