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).

RVAsec 14 isn’t just about top-tier cybersecurity content—it’s also about community, camaraderie, and a damn good time. This year, we’re leveling up the After Party with a night of brain-bending fun, cold drinks, amazing food, and a nod to one of the most legendary DEF CON traditions: Hacker Jeopardy (but our PG-13 version—no alcohol-fueled chaos here, sorry, but you really never know).

The RVAsec 14 after party, brought to you by RVAsec (still looking for a sponsor to make it even more epic!), will be at in the main ballroom on Tuesday, June 3rd right after Day 1 ends!

• 5:00pm to 9pm: Food/Beverage/Music
• 5:30ish: Finalize teams!
• 5:30 – 6:00ish: Let the Hacker Trivia Showdown begin!
• 8:30ish: Prizes and Food/Beverage/Music continues!

THE GAME:

Hacker Trivia Showdown is our RVAsec-style take on Hacker Jeopardy—think infosec knowledge, tech culture references, pop trivia, and plenty of snark. We’ll be forming teams, keeping the energy high, and giving away prizes that might be cooler than the coveted RVAsec Bags of Sh*t or our yearly STFU signs!

Don’t worry if you’ve never been to DEF CON—this is your chance to get a taste of the fun (without the 12AM timeslot or the Vegas dehydration).

HOW IT MIGHT WORK (we are still working on details):

• We aim to have 3 teams of 3 members. You can sign up solo or with a crew—we’ll try to match you up if needed.
• We will have two rounds, with each round lasting 40 to 60 minutes.
• Audience members won’t just sit back—we’ll have bonus rounds, shout-out prizes, and ways to jump in throughout the night.

PLUS:

• Music and DJ vibes to kick off and wrap up the night
• Delicious drinks and amazing food served up before and after trivia
• Swag, surprises, and bragging rights for days
• We have a seasoned guest host we will be revealing soon!

Get ready to test your skills, rep your team, and maybe even outsmart your friends. This is one RVAsec party you won’t want to miss.

This is an exclusive event, so you must be registered to attend or you will not be allowed entrance–no exceptions!

Important Notes:

• You must use the same email you used to register for RVAsec.
• Each attendee must have their own name listed (duplicates will be deleted).
• If you are not registered for RVAsec, your ticket will be deleted. 
• Age Restriction: You must be 21 and over to drink alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Even if you have a ticket for RVAsec and said that you wanted to attend during the signup process, you MUST now registered for the party!

Register For The After Party Now!

(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1338099966019)

If you haven’t bought a ticket for the RVAsec conference yet, now is the time…. click this link, you know you want to!

Or if you know better, don’t click that link, copy and paste this (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-13-security-conference-tickets-776407274057) in and get that ticket!