Daniel Hejda
He is a red teamer, researcher, social engineer, and security consultant with over 15 years of experience in IT and 5 years in OT. His work includes not only audits, consulting, and testing, but also speaking at leading Czech conferences. His main activities in the field of security include penetration testing, social engineering, intelligence gathering, and research into cyberattacks, including those carried out by state-sponsored groups (APTs). His strongest areas are: red teaming with a focus on physical and human aspects, penetration testing of IT/OT environments, social engineering, intelligence gathering (OSINT, HUMINT, SOCINT, etc.).
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DISCUSSION "Agentic AI as a New Attack Vector"
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Keynote (10 min)
Daniel Hejda is a leading ethical hacker combining 15 years of expertise with deep knowledge of social engineering. He believes the key to security lies in understanding human psychology and identifying seemingly trivial mistakes that even large corporations often overlook. His work goes beyond routine testing — it focuses on realistically simulating cyberattacks. Looking ahead to 2026, when AI agents are expected to be fully integrated into cyber operations, he anticipates key trends that will shape the stability of the digital ecosystem.