Niklas Heringer
Niklas Heringer
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Niklas Heringer

Field Notes

My latest findings and long-form analytical articles in IT security.
Field Notes from Black Hat US 2026 and DEF CON 34
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Field Notes from Black Hat US 2026 and DEF CON 34

Field notes from Black Hat USA 2026 and DEF CON 34: the talks that mattered to me most, honest questions about where AI-accelerated research is heading, and the deep dives I'm committing to next.
Road to Black Hat London 2025: The Trends and Talks on My Radar
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Road to Black Hat London 2025: The Trends and Talks on My Radar

We celebrate the launch of the new blog layout as I prepare to attend Black Hat Europe 2025, I present my highly curated technical agenda, focusing on critical research in enterprise exploitation, macOS malware, and hardware hacking.
Securing Silver: My 2nd Place Win at CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE 2025 CTF in Mannheim
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Securing Silver: My 2nd Place Win at CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE 2025 CTF in Mannheim

My first comprehensive CTF experience at the CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE 2025 in Mannheim, where my colleague and I secured 2nd place! We dive into the learning, the race, and essential tips on how to truly prepare (and thrive) in a 24-hour CTF challenge.