Hardware Security Villages
HexGuard brings hardware security to conferences worldwide through our interactive villages. Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge security tools and techniques guided by our team of experts.
Upcoming VillagesOur Conference Villages
Experience hardware security hands-on at our specialized conference villages. Each village provides unique opportunities to learn, practice, and engage with the hardware security community.
Hardware Hacking Zone
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Our flagship zone focuses on all aspects of hardware security, from embedded systems to circuit board analysis. Participants can learn about hardware vulnerabilities, extraction techniques, and physical security bypasses through hands-on labs and challenges.
What to Expect:
- Interactive hardware labs
- PCB analysis stations
- Firmware extraction demos
- Badge hacking challenges
RF Security Arena
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Explore the invisible world of radio frequency security. Our RF zone provides tools and knowledge for analyzing, intercepting, and securing wireless communications across various protocols and frequencies.
What to Expect:
- Signal analysis workshops
- SDR hacking stations
- Wireless protocol security
- RF CTF challenges
Physical Security Lab
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Learn the art and science of physical security, from lock picking to RFID cloning. Our hands-on stations let you experience real-world physical security challenges and understand how to better secure systems against physical attacks.
What to Expect:
- Lock picking workshops
- RFID/NFC hacking
- Safe cracking demos
- Physical bypass techniques
IoT Hacking Hub
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The Internet of Things presents unique security challenges. Our IoT zone provides hands-on experience with common IoT devices, their vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques.
What to Expect:
- Smart device hacking
- IoT protocol analysis
- Firmware extraction
- Embedded OS exploitation
Flipper Zero Playground
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Explore the capabilities of the Flipper Zero device for penetration testing and security research. Learn about its various tools and how to use them effectively in security assessments.
What to Expect:
- RFID/NFC hacking
- Sub-GHz signal analysis
- Badge emulation
- GPIO experiments
Badge Life Den
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Dive into the world of badge life. Learn how to design, modify, and exploit conference badges to unlock hidden features and capabilities.
What to Expect:
- Badge firmware analysis
- Hardware modifications
- Challenge solving
- Custom firmware development
ICS Security Lab
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Focus on Industrial Control Systems security, learning how to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Hands-on labs with PLCs, SCADA systems, and more.
What to Expect:
- PLC programming
- SCADA security
- Protocol analysis
- Industrial network pentesting
HAM Radio Hub
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Explore amateur radio communications and their security implications. Learn about radio protocols, antenna design, and signal analysis techniques.
What to Expect:
- Radio signal analysis
- Antenna building
- Protocol decoding
- Radio security challenges
Soldering Studio
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Master the art of soldering and hardware modifications. From basic through-hole to advanced SMD techniques, improve your hardware skills.
What to Expect:
- Basic soldering
- SMD techniques
- PCB repair
- Custom hardware builds
Drone Security Zone
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Explore the security implications of drone technology. Learn about drone hacking, signal interception, and counter-drone measures.
What to Expect:
- Drone hacking
- Signal analysis
- Counter-drone techniques
- FPV racing
WiFi Security Arena
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Dive deep into wireless network security. Learn about WiFi protocols, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing techniques.
What to Expect:
- WiFi pentesting
- Protocol analysis
- WPA3 security
- Rogue AP creation
Digital Forensics Lab
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Learn the art of digital forensics and incident response. Hands-on labs with memory analysis, disk forensics, and malware analysis.
What to Expect:
- Memory analysis
- Disk forensics
- Malware analysis
- Incident response
Upcoming Villages
Find us at these upcoming conferences where we'll be hosting our interactive hardware security villages.
ROOTCON 19
- Hardware Hacking Zone
- RF Security Arena
- Badge Life
BLACK HAT MEA
- IoT Hacking Hub
- RF Security Arena
- ICS Lab
Security BSides CDMX 2025
- IoT Hacking Hub
- Badge Life
- Physical Security Lab
Volunteer at our Villages
Join our team of village volunteers and help others learn about hardware security while improving your own skills. Volunteers receive special training and exclusive hardware security tools.
Bring a HexGuard Village to Your Event
Are you organizing a cybersecurity conference or corporate security training? We can bring our hardware security expertise to your event.
Custom Tailored
We'll customize our villages and its content and activities to match your event's audience and objectives.
Full Setup
We provide all necessary equipment, staff, and logistics to run a successful hardware security village.
Expert Staff
Our experienced team ensures a smooth operation and engaging experience for all participants.
Want to host a hardware security village?
We can bring our hardware security expertise to your conference or event.