We’re thrilled to announce that G Mark Hardy—a legend in the infosec world—is our Host and Master of Ceremonies for the Hacker Trivia Showdown at this year’s RVAsec After Party!

If you’ve ever been to DEF CON, you already know the name. G Mark not only competed in Hacker Jeopardy, but later took the reins as organizer and master of ceremonies, bringing wit, knowledge, and unforgettable stage presence to one of the con’s most iconic events. And now, he’s bringing to life our version at RVAsec.

G Mark is no stranger to our stage—he’s a former RVAsec keynote speaker and a trusted voice in the cybersecurity community. With his help, we’re bringing RVAsec’s own flavor to a time-honored hacker tradition: fast-paced trivia, fierce team competition, and a healthy dose of snark—all with an RVAsec twist.

Whether you’re packed with security knowledge, loaded with random facts, or just want to cheer from the sidelines, not only can you enjoy the show with a drink in hand—you’ll also be able to participate, help the teams, and even win prizes yourself. We’ll be looking for teams of 3 to compete, so start thinking now about who you want on your squad—and who’s got the brains, the reflexes, or just the best hacker-themed team name.

👉 Make sure you register now for the After Party:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-14-after-party-hacker-trivia-showdown-tickets-1338099966019

Don’t miss this. G Mark’s bringing the questions. The mic. The buzzers. The snark. All we need is you and your team ready to throw down.


About G. Mark Hardy

G. Mark Hardy closes the gap between security issues and Return on Investment (ROI) because he is fluent in business and security issues. He was hand-picked to address the top executives of Fortune 1000 firms across the country in small group settings addressing an enterprise-wide accountability approach to security.

Comfortable in front of large audiences of technologists and at home with C-level executives, G. Mark Hardy can reach your audience effectively every time.

G. Mark Hardy has been providing information security expertise to government, military, and commercial clients for over 25 years. A long-standing industry veteran, he is a perennial speaker at major industry trade shows. As president of National Security Corporation, he directs the efforts of the information security consulting firm he founded in 1988.

Mr. Hardy’s professional background includes information security planning and policy development, managing security assessment and penetration teams, data encryption and authentication (including “breaking” commercial cryptographic algorithms), software development and strategic planning for e-commerce, and writing commercial risk assessment software. He has developed information security plans for four U.S. Military commands, and wrote the communications security encryption requirements for an experimental military satellite program.

G. Mark is a founding member and on the Advisory Board of the National CyberWatch Center (www.nationalcyberwatch.org).