MadSec
Join us for MadSec!
Join us for our monthly get-together in Funchal, Madeira for cybersecurity experts.
Next Occurrence: November 2026
This month MadSec will take place at Ordem dos Engenheiros in Funchal and will include a presentation about SECURNITE's pentesting services from someone in their Offensive Security department. The presentation will be in Portuguese and will include:
- What pentesting is
- How it works
- Pentesting scenarios from previous client operations
A focus on
Networking
We encourage all cybersecurity experts and beginners to join us for this monthly get-together.
Join our LinkedIn group to be kept updated about each occurrence.
What is MadSec?
MadSec was started in July of 2024 by SECURNITE and Prof. Eduardo Marques from Universidade da Madeira. Every month we invite members of the cybersecurity community on the island of Madeira to join us for an evening of conversations and a beer or two. The goal of this event is for cybersecurity experts and beginners on the island to network and come together. The program for each month can vary; sometimes it's a simple meetup at Bar Sete Mares in Funchal, other months there is a presentation at a different location.
Presentations
We encourage members to share their knowledge and present new ideas, trending topics or any new discoveries they have made.
Networking
We have members from all levels of cybersecurity and encourage everyone to talk and get to know one another to bridge knowledge gaps.
Relaxation
This is a no-stress event meant to take place after work where members can gather and share a drink together and talk about their day.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about our group.
MadSec is on the third Tuesday of each month.
No, MadSec is completely free to anyone who would like to meet up with members of the cybersecurity community on the island.
No, it is not required to join the MadSec LinkedIn group. However, we do recommend you join as it is currently the best way to stay informed about what the agenda for each month will be.
The event is in Portuguese, however we do occasionally get English-speaking presenters and so those presentations will be in English.
We are planning to start a newsletter to help notify our members when and where MadSec will be happening each month. We have received feedback that LinkedIn is not a primary source for most members, so we are working on starting a newsletter.