The workshop is organized under the umbrella of the Honeynet Project, a global non-profit community dedicated to improving internet security for over two decades. The Prague edition is a rare opportunity—this international workshop takes place in a different country each year and may not return to the region for many years.
Deception at the core
This year’s theme places special emphasis on deception in cybersecurity. As Veronica Valeros from Stratosphere Research Laboratory at Artificial Intelligence Centre FEE CTU explains: “Cyber deception is no longer just a niche topic. From behavioral profiling to generative AI, deception techniques are becoming a core part of how we defend modern systems—and this workshop shows how.”
The opening keynote will be delivered by Tim Pappa, a former FBI officer and behavioral profiler who worked in the agency’s cyber behavioral analysis unit. Drawing from his experience in profiling and negotiation, he’ll discuss how human behavior can be used both defensively and offensively in cyberspace.
A program for both experts and newcomers
The event combines one day of briefings with two days of technical trainings. With over 26 speakers and an audience of around 80 participants, the workshop will feature topics such as:
- Designing honeypots for real-world threats
- Using generative AI (like GPT) in deception systems
- Securing medical devices with honeypots
- SMS spam tracking and mitigation
- Malware and botnet analysis, including threats targeting Latin America and cybersecurity researchers themselves
Some sessions, such as the analysis of emotional manipulation via phishing or the use of AI in honeypots, are also accessible and relevant for journalists, general audiences, and students curious about cybersecurity trends.
Students welcome – and already involved
Although the student scholarship application has closed, participation is still open. Students can attend the full day of briefings for just 90 EUR, and several students from CTU are already involved as speakers or attendees.
“We see students not just as an audience, but as future contributors to cybersecurity. This year, CTU students are presenting cutting-edge work using generative AI in honeypots,” says Veronica Valeros.
Students of Open Informatics, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and related fields are especially encouraged to attend.
A sustainable and inclusive event
The organizers are also committed to environmentally responsible conference planning—using recyclable materials, sustainable catering options, and reusable event supplies. In addition, the event promotes inclusivity by welcoming career changers from other fields, from medicine to manufacturing, to explore cybersecurity careers.
More info and registration: https://prague2025.honeynet.or
