Join the largest cybersecurity conference from CEE
November 13^th-14^th
Palace of the Parliament | Bucharest, Romania

Learn.

Practice.

Grow.

Connect.

About DefCamp

DefCamp started back in 2011 as a small infosec gathering among friends. Soon, the meetup became an event and, later on, the largest and most important cybersecurity and hacking conference from Central and Eastern Europe.

We are here so let’s Learn. Practice. Grow. Connect with the infosec community.

On May 16th-17th 2024, DefCamp organized a first spin-off edition in Cluj-Napoca. Almost 400 infosec enthusiasts got together in one of the most important tech hubs in Romania to discuss cybersecurity.

Now, we are preparing for the 2025 edition with lots of enthusiasm and energy while we set up the logistics to meet once again with the community under the same roof, in Bucharest.

There will be groundbreaking keynotes, insightful workshops, cutting-edge demos, and the latest trends in cyber defense.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge, connect with industry leaders, or be part of live hacking challenges, DefCamp 2024 will be the place to be for anyone passionate about cybersecurity.

Get ready to experience the next level of infosec excitement!

Why ATTEND the DefCamp conference and be part of the community?

Stay up to date with the cybernews

The digital landscape needs a strong and united cybersecurity community. We invite you to get involved in exchanging knowledge and developing connections.

How? Share your experience and knowledge in articles, white papers or other types of research and actively contribute valuable information while encouraging others to do the same.

Time has come to give back and be stronger together, as a team.

Learn from infosec rockstars

Over the years, some of the most experienced and generous people in infosec took the stage at DefCamp conference.

You probably saw them too if you attended any (or all!) of the 12 editions of the conference. From basics to advanced tactics and knowledge, you get free access to a rich repository of presentations and videos to learn from. Be a doer and apply at Call for Papers with your research to add your name on the DefCamp rockstars.

Keep your skills sharp

The road to becoming an infosec expert is paved with two things: constant learning and practice.

Why? Well, technology evolves and so do attack techniques, which means that all defenders must practice – a lot. We host regular CTFs and tournaments for different experience levels on CyberEDU to keep the community motivated and sharp. So, plan your infosec training and practice effectively.

Keep on hacking for good

We now have our own playground for all the hacking activities happening in the DefCamp Hacking Village, online on CyberEDU.

Set up your free account to participate in exciting competitions that test your skills while engaging your competitive spirit. And yes, the best hackers get prizes and their special place in the competition’s Hall of Fame.

CyberEDU will host all future DefCamp competitions ensuring us all the means to bring together all of you for some hacking for good.

DefCamp & Global Cybersecurity Camp!

DefCamp is the first European member of the Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC), an international program focused on developing top cybersecurity talent worldwide.

This year, DefCamp continues the mission to select three Romanian students for the next GCC edition, which will take place on 2-6 March 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

We aim to support young talents in Romania to advance to a more global cybersecurity community and gain exposure to cutting-edge challenges and valuable international networking opportunities that will shape their future careers.

Learn directly from the infosec rockstars you saw on stage at DefCamp! Explore the interviews, tap into their experience, and accelerate your growth.

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Orange Romania is part of the Orange Group, one of the largest global telecommunications operators that connects hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. With over 11 million local customers and an annual turnover exceeding 1.5 billion euros, Orange Romania connects 1 in 2 Romanians and offers an extensive range of communication solutions for both individual and corporate customers, from basic connectivity services to complete mobile, fixed internet, TV packages, and complex IT&C solutions through Orange Business.

Orange Romania is the number 1 operator in terms of network performance, and also holds nine consecutive Top Employer certifications, which confirm that Orange Romania, in addition to the remarkable products and services it offers, pays special attention to its employees and working environment. In the past 3 years Orange has launched two 5G Labs in Bucharest and Iasi, that aim to support researchers, startups and companies to test their 5G solutions in advance.

In addition, Orange is a long-term supporter of the startup ecosystem through the Orange Fab accelerator program designed to support entrepreneurs in the development of innovative products and their distribution locally and internationally.