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KernelCon 2026 | Offensive Tooling for Operators course

Dates: April 7-8, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

Location: KernelCon 2026 | Hilton Omaha Downtown | Omaha, NE

Format: In-Person

Price: $1,000

This course focuses on the practical application of offensive security tools and techniques. Students will explore the methodologies and processes used by professional operators to attack their targets.

Through hands-on labs and live demos, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios designed to deepen your understanding of offensive tools. Gain insights into tool functionality, customization, scripting, and practical usage.

The course provides an in-depth, experiential approach to mastering your offensive toolkit.

  • Slide deck, links to all the material, and tools needed with associated instructions
  • Virtual machines with all the necessary tools and targets for the course

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BSides Bergen 2026 | Pentest Pains talk

Date: May 12, 2026

Time: TBD

Location: BSides Bergen 2026 | Bergen, Norway

Format: In-Person

Chris will be presenting the Pentest Pains talk at BSides Bergen 2026 in Norway. This talk draws on real-world penetration testing experience to highlight common pain points, hard lessons, and practical takeaways for security practitioners.

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Chris Traynor presenting Pentest Pains talk on stage at BSides Harrisburg 2025

BSidesHBG '25 Pentest Pains Talk