Fortra event I May 27, 2026
How resilient is your organization against real-world attacks? Discover how attackers operate and strengthen your security strategy.
On Wednesday, May 27, we are hosting an event together with Fortra and distribution partner Infinigate. Nick Bruinsma (The S-Unit) will show how attackers use Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to prepare their attacks. After that, Marc Smeets (Outflank, part of Fortra) will take you through what red teaming looks like today and the challenges teams face in practice.
May 27 l 📍Race Square – The Wall – Utrecht l 🎟️ Free participation l
What can you aspect?
- Two inspiring sessions by Nick Bruinsma and Marc Smeets from Outflank on Red Teaming and OSINT
- Get to know our new partner: Fortra
- Ruimte om ervaringen uit te wisselen met vakgenoten
- A relaxed networking drink with sim racing
The Program
14:00 – 14:30 | Welcome & reception
14:30 – 15:15 | Speaker 2 – Nick Bruinsma (The S-Unit)
15:15 – 16:00 | Speaker 1 – Marc Smeets (Outflank)
16:00 – 17:00 | Sim racing & networking drinks
Fun!!! Sim racing and drinks
The event takes place at Racesquare in Utrecht—the perfect setting to hit the (online) track, challenge each other, and keep the conversation going. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, a bit of friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
Expert sessions
OSINT & Offensive security
Nick Bruinsma demonstrates how attackers can gather a surprising amount of information from open sources, often without organizations even realizing it.
Using real-world examples, he shows how OSINT is leveraged for phishing and social engineering, and how it forms the foundation for many red team operations.
He will also explain what you can do to reduce your digital footprint and better protect your organization.
Red teaming in practice
Marc Smeets provides a clear view of what red teaming looks like today. As organizations continue to strengthen their defenses, executing realistic attack simulations has become more challenging than ever.
Advanced EDR solutions, AI-driven detection, and even small operational mistakes add significant complexity to the work.
Drawing on his extensive experience as a red teamer, consultant, and trainer, Marc explains how modern tooling enables teams to test safely, in a controlled manner, and effectively—whether they are just starting out or already operate as mature security teams.
Speakers
Nick Bruinsma
Marc Smeets
Marc Smeets is a senior IT security specialist, red teamer, consultant, and trainer. Since the early days of infosec, starting as a hobby in 1998 and professionally from 2006, he has witnessed many developments within the industry. As one of the founders of Outflank in 2016, he was a pioneer in the increasingly professionalized red teaming landscape.
Over the past decade, he has helped organizations through realistic red team engagements, trained blue teams to strengthen their defenses, and, in his current role, enables other red teams to operate more effectively by leveraging Outflank’s security tooling.
Who is it for?
- Organizations looking to get started with red teaming or pentesting and gain better insight into their risks
- IT managers who want more control over the security of their IT environment
- CISOs and security officers aiming to strengthen and refine their security strategy
- Companies seeking to structurally improve their cyber resilience
- Ethical hackers and security professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of OSINT techniques and red teaming
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