IEEE ComSoc Twin Chapters 2026 Workshop Series: From Scripts to Agents The Next Generation of Penetration Testing
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🚀 Join the IEEE ComSoc Twin Chapters for an engaging online workshop exploring the next generation of penetration testing!
🎯 From Scripts to Agents: The Next Generation of Penetration Testing
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Serge Sandakly
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM (Beirut, GMT+2) | 10:00 AM (Cincinnati, EST)
💻 Format: Online via Zoom
🔍 What to Expect
The session will begin with a practical overview of traditional penetration testing and gradually transition toward automation, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agentic AI in offensive security, supported by a live demonstration.
💻 Get Ready for a Hands-On Experience!
To make the session as interactive and practical as possible, attendees are encouraged to prepare the following in advance:
✅ A laptop capable of running virtual machines
✅ VMware Workstation/Player or VirtualBox
✅ Kali Linux VM installed and operational
✅ Metasploitable VM installed and operational, if possible
✅ At least 8 GB of RAM recommended
✅ Sufficient privileges to run and configure virtual machines
⚙️ Preparation Tip: Please test both virtual machines before the workshop to ensure they boot properly and can communicate within an isolated virtual network.
🔗 Join via Zoom:
https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/j/84312454662?pwd=mVNZKyLhSKoEjyRaMJWAsrC5wapew3.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 843 1245 4662
🔐 Passcode: ComSoc@26
Whether you're interested in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, red teaming, or AI-driven security, this session offers an opportunity to explore emerging approaches and see them in action.
📌 Save the date and join us for a practical exploration of the future of penetration testing!
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- Co-sponsored by LaRRIS (Laboratoire de Recherche en Réseaux, Informatique et Sécurité) - Faculty of Sciences - Lebanese University
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Mr. of POTECH CONSULTING
From Scripts to Agents The Next Generation of Penetration Testing
The session will start with a practical overview of the traditional penetration testing approach and gradually transition toward automation, LLMs, and agentic AI in offensive security, supported by a live demonstration.
To make the session as interactive and practical as possible, attendees are encouraged to prepare the following beforehand:
- A laptop capable of running virtual machines
- VMware Workstation/Player or VirtualBox
- Kali Linux VM installed and operational
- Metasploitable VM installed and operational, if possible
- Minimum 8 GB RAM recommended
- Sufficient privileges on the workstation to run and configure virtual machines
Both virtual machines should preferably be tested before the workshop to ensure they can boot and communicate within an isolated virtual network.
Biography:
Serge Sandakly is a Senior Offensive Security Consultant at Potech Consulting, specializing in red teaming and penetration testing. He holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Sciences II.
Address:Potech Consulting, , Mansourieh, Lebanon, Lebanon