Hackin’ Ka Na Lang 2020 (#HKNL2020) brought together students, IT enthusiasts, and information security professionals at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) on February 22, 2020, at DL Umali Hall. Recognized as one of the most anticipated cybersecurity events in the country, the conference gathered participants from academic institutions and leading organizations across the Philippines.

The HKNL community continued to grow with new partners such as PayMaya, Globe MyBusiness, and ProximaX Philippines, alongside returning partners CompTIA, ISACA Manila Chapter, and UPLB’s student organization YSES. These collaborations contributed to a dynamic event experience through informative sessions and interactive partner booths.

Hackin’ Ka Na Lang 2020 featured in-depth discussions on cybersecurity fundamentals, blockchain, ethical hacking, and careers in information security. Notable speakers included Elvin Mercader of ISACA Manila Chapter; BJ Edward Tuduran of Voyager Innovations (PayMaya); Ronneil Petterson of ProximaX Philippines; Orlando Seachon Jr. of CompTIA Philippines; Christopher ER Laylo of SitesPhil; and keynote speaker Benjie Brian Zamora, Founder and Head of Consulting at SitesPhil. Their talks delivered practical insights and hands-on learning experiences that strongly resonated with the audience.

Through HKNL 2020, SitesPhil further advanced its mission of building an information security-aware Philippines, continuing to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.