CabbageSec Saigon
A cybersecurity day in Saigon, built by and for the community.
January 16, 2027 Ho Chi Minh City ~50–100 people
Venue: TBD
Last updated May 29, 2026 Signal group: 22 members and growing
about
CabbageSec Saigon is a small, friendly cybersecurity conference in Ho Chi Minh City. We're keeping it intentionally intimate, around 100 people, so you actually meet the people in the room, not just see them across one. Security folks, students, the curious. All welcome.
Year one aims towards building a tight-knit community, both local to HCMC and regional APAC hackers. Down the road, we want to use CabbageSec to help raise interests in building cybersecurity training facilities for students in rural Vietnam whose access to these trainings are limited. Vietnam has many talents, and my end goal is to use this as a platform to gather professionals and organizations who wish to help me make this goal come true: to train the next generation of Vietnamese professionals with a passion for the field.
why cabbage
Honestly? It's just a funny word. . Just cabbage.
I also happen to like cabbage (who doesn't?). It's unassuming yet delicious, (kimchi!), healthy, a common ingredient in Vietnamese kitchen, and nobody takes it too seriously, which is exactly the energy we want for CabbageSec.
if you were hoping for a cooler origin story, we're sorry. kind of.
what to expect
#a_few_great_talks
A few great talks
Just a couple, chosen carefully for quality and focused on sharing knowledge in cyber
#fireside_chats
Fireside chats
Real conversations with practitioners, most likely unfiltered.
#mentor_tables
Mentor tables
Sit down 1:1 with someone further along the path. Especially for students and folks newer to the field.
#cabbage_ctf
Cabbage CTF
Our capture-the-flag competition. Beginner-friendly, with enough depth to keep the pros happy. Anyone can play.
#live_hacking_demos
Live hacking demos
Hands on the keyboard hacking related from webapp to IoT (Internet of Things) to AI, or anything in between
#closing_circle
Closing circle
We end the day together, share what we learned, celebrate the CTF winners.
#want_to_demo_on_stage
I'm looking for folks who want to demo hacking live on stage for our live hacking demos. If that's you, reach out to me directly on Signal.
→ message me on signalwho runs this
run by may phan
I'm currently a cybersecurity professional at The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, specializing in offensive security, penetration testing and security assurance. I am GIAC certified across a few areas, currently working toward becoming a SANS instructor in Offensive AI. As a born and raised Saigonese, I wanted to give back to the community that shaped me by contributing my experience and expertise in cyber. CabbageSec is the first step!
friends and partners
updated May 29, 2026 current partnerships
CabbageSec Saigon is proudly endorsed by credible cybersecurity organizations across the region. These are the friends standing with us for year one.
TenguSec OASec more on the way
Run an organization, cyber village, or conference? We'd love to build something together. Trade shout-outs, swap speakers, share a CTF challenge, or co-host a side event.
→ partner with us: contact@cabbagesecsaigon.orgcall for speakers
We're putting together a short, carefully curated lineup. Whether you've got a sharp 20-minute talk, a fireside-chat topic, or a live demo you've been itching to share, we want to hear from you. Talks from first-time speakers are very welcome.
#topics we're especially interested in
That said, any cybersecurity topic or showcase is welcome. If it's interesting, useful, or just plain cool, pitch it.
Please message me on Signal if you're interested in being keynote speaker!
→ message me on signalall attendees, speakers, and sponsors agree to our code of conduct.