​What is Blackout 5.0?

​Ever wondered how hackers find hidden vulnerabilities in websites, bypass logins, or run stealthy network scans? Blackout 5.0 is a 2-day hands-on workshop designed to show you how real-world hacking works from the ground up.

​No prior experience needed. Whether you're a 1st year just starting out, or a 2nd/3rd year looking to get your hands dirty with real-world security tools, this event is built for you. All you need is a laptop and curiosity.

​What Are We Doing?

​Day 1: Gathering Intelligence & Career Pathways

• ​Industry Keynote & Mentorship: High-demand career pathways in cybersecurity featuring Anant Jain (Threat Hunter & GreyMatter Specialist @ ReliaQuest).

• ​Red vs Blue vs Purple: Who attacks, who defends, and how security teams operate.

• ​Live Scans & Search Hacks: Hands-on demos of Google Dorking, active network scanning with Nmap, and an introduction to CTF (Capture The Flag) arenas.

​Day 2: Breaking Things (Hands-On Web Exploitation)

• ​Web Attack Vectors: Set up Burp Suite and execute live SQL Injections, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), IDORs, and OTP bypasses.

• ​Phishing & Social Engineering: See how deceptive link tactics and Unicode phishing tricks work in real-world attack campaigns.

​Bring Your laptop for hands on tools experience!!