> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Five Hackers Who Will Rock CYBR.HAK.CON. - URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/five-hackers-who-will-rock-cybr-hak-con/ - Published: 2026-04-10T12:36:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-13T12:58:38.000Z - Description: Five people worth following – not just because they’re speaking at CYBR.HAK.CON, but because they represent what this community is supposed to be. - Author: Bill Brenner - Tags: blog, Hacker Culture Now that [OT.SEC.CON 2026](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/when-ai-becomes-the-insider-threat-on-the-plant-floor/) is in the books, we at [CYBR.SEC.Community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybr-sec-community/posts/?feedView=all&ref=cybrsecmedia.com) are eagerly shifting attention to the next event: Our first [CYBR.HAK.CON](https://www.cybrhakcon.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com). On May 27, 2026, this new conference lands in Dallas–Fort Worth with a familiar backbone: the same crew that built [HOU.SEC.CON](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/shall-we-play-a-conference-game-wopr-is-a-regular-attendee-at-ot-sec-con-cybr-hak-con-and-cybr-sec-con/) over 15 years. Now we're teaming up with pen-testing legend Phillip Wylie (more on him below) to push things forward with hands-on training, interactive villages and important talks from hackers who have fought in the cyber trenches. [Registration](https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/attendee/index.cfm?ID=3ZiIV4j&ref=cybrsecmedia.com) is open, and the [CYBR.HAK.CON. Call for Papers is live](https://www.cybrhakcon.com/callforpapers?ref=cybrsecmedia.com). If you’ve been looking for a place that still [values curiosity over branding](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/state-of-security-vendors-at-rsac-2026-ai-noise-identity-sprawl-and-a-show-floor-built-for-lead-capture/) and craft over hype, this is it. Below are five people worth following – not just because they’re speaking, but because they represent what this community is supposed to be. [Subscribe to the CYBR.SEC.Media newsletter](#/portal/signup/free) ## **Phillip Wylie** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/04/1769967738706.jpg) Phillip has been doing this long enough to remember when “breaking into cybersecurity” didn’t come with a roadmap. So he built one. Between *The Pentester BluePrint*, his teaching and his podcasts – including as host of our own [CYBR.HAK.CAST](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/tag/podcast/) – he’s helped a generation of practitioners figure out how to get started and how to stick with it. He’s not just an educator. He’s still in the trenches. Network, app, wireless, social engineering, he’s done the work across disciplines, which is exactly why people listen when he talks. CYBR.HAK.CON. has his fingerprints all over it. That alone should tell you what kind of event this is going to be. **Where to follow:** - **X:** [https://x.com/PhillipWylie](https://x.com/PhillipWylie?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **LinkedIN:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/](https://www.instagram.com/phillipwylie/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Facebook:** - **Company:** [https://suzulabs.com/](https://suzulabs.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) ## **Jason Haddix** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/04/1712176257763-1.jpg) Jason moves comfortably between boardrooms and red team engagements, which is rarer than it should be. Former head of global security at Ubisoft, longtime pentest leader, and still someone who clearly enjoys getting hands-on when it counts. He’s seen both sides of the problem: what it takes to actually secure a global organization, and how attackers pick it apart anyway. That perspective shows up in everything he does: practical, grounded, and usually a few steps ahead of where most conversations are. Also worth noting: he’s never really left the hacker side of things. CTFs, talks, writing — he stays plugged into the culture, not just the strategy decks. **CYBR.HAK.CAST appearance:** [The New Internet with Jason HaddixMichael and Phil talk with Jason Haddix on his hacker-to-CEO journey, cloud and AI security, and a preview of his CYBR.HAK.CON. keynote.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)CYBR.SEC.Media, and CYBR.SEC.Media![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/Jason-Haddix.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/the-new-internet-with-jason-haddix/) **Where to follow:** - **X:** [https://x.com/Jhaddix](https://x.com/Jhaddix?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **LinkedIN:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaddix/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaddix/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/j.haddix56/](https://www.instagram.com/j.haddix56/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Facebook:** - **Company:** [https://www.arcanum-sec.com](https://www.arcanum-sec.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) ## **Dustin Dykes** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.55.45---AM.png) If you’ve spent any time around the Dallas security scene, you’ve probably crossed paths with Dustin or benefited from something he helped build. Founder of the Dallas Hackers Association, longtime contributor to BSides DFW, and someone who’s been putting in the work for decades. His background spans military, law enforcement, and more than 25 years of consulting. That mix shows up in how he approaches problems — practical, direct, and not particularly interested in fluff. He’s also an entrepreneur, with projects like Telesploit reflecting the same mindset: build things that actually work, then share them with the community. **CYBR.HAK.CAST appearance:** [Whose Line is it Anyway with Dustin “Wirefall” DykesMichael and Phil chat with Dustin “Wirefall” Dykes on pen testing, improv, public speaking, and community building.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)CYBR.SEC.Media, and CYBR.SEC.Media![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/Wirefall.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/whose-line-is-it-anyway-with-dustin-wirefall-dykes/) **Where to follow:** - **X:** [https://x.com/DHAhole](https://x.com/DHAhole?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **LinkedIN:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wirefall/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wirefall/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Company:** [http://www.telesploit.com](http://www.telesploit.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) ## **Justin Hutchens** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/04/Hutchens_Headshot.jpg) Hutch sits at an interesting intersection: technical exploitation and human behavior. His work, whether through *The Language of Deception* or his research blog, leans into how attackers manipulate systems and people at the same time. That angle matters more now than it used to. AI is changing the mechanics, but the psychology is still the lever. Hutch spends a lot of time exploring exactly where those lines blur and what that means for defenders. He’s also one of the more engaging speakers you’ll see at an event like this. Not because he’s flashy, but because he connects dots most people are still treating as separate problems. **CYBR.HAK.CAST appearance:** [Slop Squatting with Justin “Hutch” HutchensMichael and Phil welcome Justin Hutchens to the show to discuss AI-driven attacks, automated social engineering, and other emerging threats.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)CYBR.SEC.Media, and CYBR.SEC.Media![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/Justin-Hutchens.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/slop-squatting-with-justin-hutch-hutchens/) **Where to follow:** - **X:** [https://x.com/sociosploit](https://x.com/sociosploit?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **LinkedIN:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhutchens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhutchens/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Company:** [http://www.trace3.com](http://www.trace3.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Blog:** [https://www.sociosploit.com/](https://www.sociosploit.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) ## **Tim Medin** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/04/1516323980380.jpg) Tim is one of those names that carries weight because of the work behind it. Former SANS instructor, author of SEC560, founder of Red Siege Information Security and someone who’s spent years teaching people how to break things properly. I first got to know him as a faculty member during my time at IANS. Red teaming, pentesting, vulnerability management — he’s covered the full spectrum. But what stands out is his ability to translate that experience into something others can actually use. That’s harder than it sounds. At a conference like this, that matters. You don’t just want theory. You want people who can show you how it works when it’s messy, incomplete, and real. **Where to follow:** - **X:** [https://x.com/TimMedin](https://x.com/TimMedin?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **LinkedIN:** [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmedin/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmedin/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) - **Company:** [https://www.redsiege.com](https://www.redsiege.com/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-27-at-8.47.35---AM.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/conference/)