Hackfest Sponsors

ASTATE

ASTATE is the team that stays awake while you sleep. We hunt vulnerabilities, monitor your systems 24/7, make your logs speak, and guide you through the maze of compliance (PCI, SWIFT, ISO…). Red Team, Blue Team, Purple mindset , we play all the roles, but always all in.

EliteSec

EliteSec is a Canadian cybersecurity company that offers specialized security services to help organizations strengthen their cyber defenses. They focus on areas like penetration testing, cybersecurity consulting, and gamified tabletop exercises to improve readiness against digital threats. EliteSec provides certified services with practical advice tailored to each client’s needs, aiming to help businesses reduce risk, meet compliance requirements, and demonstrate strong security practices. EliteSec is ISO 27001:2022 and CREST-accredited and is based in Waterloo, Ontario.

Cégep Garneau - Formation Continue

Cégep Garneau’s Continuing Education Department is proud to be at the forefront of the information technology sector, notably with the Certification collégiale en cybersécurité and our new Certification collégiale en sécurité dans un environnement Cloud. It also offers a wide range of part-time professional development courses.

The Cégep is positioning itself as a key player in meeting workforce and training challenges.

In addition, Continuing Education offers :

More than 20 Attestations of Collegial Studies (AEC) ;
8 programs for the recognition of prior learning and competencies (RAC).
Several advanced training courses;
College certifications in specialized sectors.
Customized in-company service

CSE / CST

Communication Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada's national cryptologic agency, providing the Government of Canada with information technology security and foreign signals intelligence.

CSE hires Canadians with a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives because diversity makes us stronger. We offer exciting career opportunities for both professionals and students. We are team players, pathfinders, and problem solvers, all different, all united by a common mission: protecting Canada and Canadians.

TELUS

Our world-class technology, our commitment to putting customers first and our determination to foster social change are helping to create a better world for generations to come. Together, let’s create a better future.

It2Go

Groupe Cosior

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader. The company runs the Hackfest network operations centre (NoC) and hosts a booth in the CTF room.

Devolutions

Devolutions is a global software company helping organizations worldwide control the IT chaos by maximizing security through highly secured password, remote connection and privileged access management solutions. Since 2010, Devolutions has become a leading security partner with more than 350,000 users spread across 130 countries including renowned customers such as SpaceX, Shell, Loto-Québec, Walt Disney, NASDAQ, Dell, Sony, Microsoft, Pfizer, Airbnb and NASA.

TrendAI

TrendAI is the enterprise cybersecurity business of Trend Micro (renamed in 2026), focused on protecting organizations and the AI systems they rely on.

CyVault

CyVault, a division of Canada's PM SCADA Cyber Defense, protects IT, critical infrastructure and OT organizations in real time against known and emerging cyber threats, with offices in Montreal, Strasbourg and Casablanca.

Wiz

Wiz transforms cloud security for customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, by enabling a new operating model. Our CNAPP empowers security and development teams to build fast and securely by providing visibility into their cloud environments. With Wiz, organizations can prioritize risk and stay agile.

Vendel

Vendel is a 100% Canadian cybersecurity firm specializing in the security of embedded and cyber-physical systems. The company performs vulnerability research, hardware and software (firmware) reverse engineering, penetration testing and risk assessments on embedded devices. It provides mitigation and secure-by-design advisory services to system owners and electronic product manufacturers. Vendel also designs and delivers technical training and exercises in these disciplines.

Arista Networks

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large AI, data center, campus and routing environments.

CSIS / SCRS

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) investigates threats to the security of Canada, such as espionage, terrorism and cyber threats, and advises the Government of Canada about them.

Tenable

Tenable is an exposure management company that helps organizations see, prioritize and reduce cyber risk across their entire attack surface.

Thales

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies for defence, aerospace, space, cybersecurity and digital identity.