About NDH
Computer security and hacking
The development of new technologies has spawned a new type of hazard, both for businesses and for the ultimate consumer: private systems hacking. It is in most cases an intrusion on the system of the victim. The attacker is then able to use the computer as if it referred was the owner, but without permission. Consequences can be dramatic both on a commercial and individual scale.
Computer security includes all the technical skills and methodologies to ensure the integrity of automated information systems of all types, and to protect against the piracy threat.
Hacking can be defined as the passion of young minds looking for dynamic, often amateur spirits looking for software vulnerabilities, and solutions to prevent users from such dangers. It is also a will of sharing information with the general public, intended to provide everyone the opportunity to understand, learn, and participate to develop new security technologies.
What is Night da Hack?
“Night da Hack” comes from a rough translation from French “Nuit du Hack”. Started in 2003 by Hackerz Voice team, and inspired by world famous DEF CON, “Nuit du Hack” is one of the oldest French underground hacking conference.
Around computer security related talks, workshops and contests, Night da Hack aims at bringing together corporate IT professionals and hackers, no matter their skill-level. They will discover the latest technical advances in this area and assess their skills.
In order to improve both quality and accessibility of this event, the 2010 edition will be for the first time open to international talks and workshops.
Our Objectives
- Educate the general public, giving everyone means to understand and master challenges and risks of a modern lifestyle involving new technologies.
- Demystify techniques and secrets of "pirates" to empower a rational and measured approach to Internet safety issues, and provide necessary elements to protect themselves.
- Participate in protection and defense of Internet service consumers through our investigations so that they can estimate, for example, the actual level of security and privacy offered by these services.
- Disseminate knowledge the most advanced techniques outside specialists' restricted areas. We want to encourage free exchange of information, and provide a useful tool for enthusiasts and security professionals.
- Allow professionals to exchange the latest advances in computer security.
- Provide an easy way to meet for both enthusiasts and professionals looking for advanced skills.
In general, work for better understanding and continuous improvement of security systems using new technologies.