Munir is a cybersecurity intern with the City of Philadelphia and a senior in college. He’s focused on learning how to keep computer systems safe from threats. He is especially interested in defensive security and enjoys finding new ways to protect networks and data. He is active in local tech meetups, works on open-source security projects, and is a member and community engagement coordinator at EMP (Ex Machina Parlor), a Philadelphia hackerspace where people can explore new hacking tools, build security robots, and use 3D printers for prototyping. He also supports students as a teaching assistant for software engineering courses. He is looking forward to meeting new people at DEF CON, learning from the community, and helping newcomers find their way into cybersecurity.