My First NULLCON Experience: A Deep Dive into Cybersecurity Conferences

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Hey Folks 👋,

My previous post about my first NULLCON experience was written by ChatGPT (which you probably guessed). Now, here’s the real experience in my own words.

Since this was my first NULLCON, I was clueless about where to go and what to do. Thanks to the NULLCON team, it was easy to find the locations and talks.

If you attended NULLCON, you might have seen “a guy from Kerala who works at Payatu, wears glasses, and has a broken leg.” Yep, that was me! 😁 I broke my foot a week before the event, but I didn’t want to miss my first chance to attend, so… here I am!

Huge thanks to Ali Jujara and Akshay Khilari 🙏 for helping me attend my first NULLCON talk—”State of iOS Jailbreaking in 2025″ by Lars Fröder (aka oppa334).

Also, big thanks to Schneider Electric for organizing the SCADA/ICS CTF. It was an amazing experience—most of the challenges were close to real-world attack scenarios.

Special thanks to Ajay B, AJAY SK, Mohamed Althaf, CHANDRU R, Mani Bharathi B, Pugal Selvan Velmurugan and sudarson prabhu without you guys I will not be there at NULLCON. 🤜🤛

Even though walking around was tough, it was great meeting so many new faces along with some familiar ones.

Hope to see you all again soon! 🤝

You Should Know:

1. iOS Jailbreaking Commands:

– `ssh root@` – Connect to a jailbroken iOS device via SSH.
– `dpkg -i ` – Install a Debian package on a jailbroken iOS device.
– `apt-get update` – Update the package list on a jailbroken iOS device.

2. SCADA/ICS CTF Commands:

– `nmap -sV -p- ` – Scan for open ports and services on a SCADA system.
– `modbus-cli read –ip –port 502 –address 0 –count 10` – Read Modbus registers from a SCADA system.
– `python3 exploit.py –target ` – Run a custom exploit script against a SCADA system.

3. General Cybersecurity Commands:

– `sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap` – Capture network traffic on a Linux system.
– `john –wordlist=/usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt hash.txt` – Crack a password hash using John the Ripper.
– `wireshark` – Open Wireshark to analyze captured network traffic.

4. Windows Security Commands:

– `netstat -an | find “LISTENING”` – List all listening ports on a Windows system.
– `tasklist /svc` – List all running processes and their associated services on Windows.
– `sfc /scannow` – Scan and repair system files on a Windows machine.

What Undercode Say:

NULLCON is a must-attend event for anyone serious about cybersecurity. From iOS jailbreaking to SCADA/ICS CTFs, the conference offers a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience. The challenges are designed to mimic real-world scenarios, making it an invaluable learning experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, NULLCON provides the perfect platform to network, learn, and grow in the cybersecurity field. Don’t miss out on the next one!

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