We’ll have 1,000 hard copies of the @phrack.org 40th Anniversary Edition to give away at BSides Canberra!
This exclusive print run includes:
- A BSidesCbr-only cover
- Back cover with 14 AU/NZ hacker cons hidden in the design
- An intro from @silviocesare.bsky.social & @kyliemcdevitt.bsky.social
Friday night lineup just got bigger!
@int0x80.com of Dual Core joins @ytcracker.bsky.social, DNZ & Rival for an epic night of nerdcore + networking at BSides Canberra 2025!
Details: cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
Only 3 days left to apply for the BSides Canberra 2025 Assistance Program!
If you’re based in Australia or NZ, over 18, and facing financial barriers to attending, now’s the time.
Apply here: forms.gle/LtcXQE9Yv2rZ...
Applications close 14 August.
Huge thanks to our sponsors! Their support keeps BSides Canberra tickets just $200 for 3 days - way cheaper than other events in this venue. Sponsors help us keep the conference accessible for all. See the full list: bsidescbr.com.au/sponsors.html
Tickets for BSides Canberra 2025 are flying fast - we’ve already sold 54%!
We do our best to make sure there’s space for everyone, but we can’t guarantee tickets won’t sell out.
If you’re planning to come, grab your ticket now before it’s too late:
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Great work by Sam and the rest of the team!
This year at BSidesCbr, both the Main Track and the Off-Main Track will run across all three days.
Main Track brings the big research, big ideas, and big names.
Off-Main features beginner-friendly talks, deep dives, and unexpected gems—streamed to four theatrettes.
4-hour training at BSides Canberra 2025!
Active Directory Security: Attack, Defend & Investigate
CrowdStrike DFIR Director Anurag Khanna dives into AD internals, Kerberos attacks, and defence techniques.
No extra cost — just BYO laptop.
cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
New to malware analysis? Join Unravelling LummaStealer - a 2.5hr beginner workshop at BSides Canberra 2025.
Investigate infections, analyse C2 traffic, and uncover threat actor secrets.
With Sharath Shamachar (Mastercard). CTF mode optional!
cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
4-hour training at BSides Canberra 2025 - included with your ticket!
Development of an Implant in C#: Build a custom C2 framework in Python & C#, then explore social engineering delivery.
Taught by Jayden Caelli (SilentGrid).
cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
Dive into hardware hacking at BSides Canberra 2025!
Join the Twin-Core Hardware CTF: solder, hack, and break open-source smart-home & PLC boards over 2 days. No experience needed, just curiosity.
Led by Season Cherian & Vivek N J in the Hardware Village. cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
Now that our CFP has closed, we’re reviewing the amazing submissions. Huge thanks to our review board - @silviocesare.bsky.social, @volvent.bsky.social, Petrina, @kyliemcdevitt.bsky.social & Tryon - who have their work cut out for them over the next month.
Great turnout at June CSides despite the cold and long weekend. Thank you @hacks4pancakes.com
CSides is on this Friday at 6pm at the Canberra Rex.
Our last meetup before the main event in 3 months
@hacks4pancakes.com will speak on "What DFIR Teaches about Immigration"
Pizza and drinks after
Details: bsidescbr.com.au/csides.html
Court and Rami went to hardwear.io USA last week – thank you to the organisers and speakers for an excellent event.
They also placed 3rd in the CTF – not bad for a two-person team.
We’re stoked to announce that sk8boardingdog
– Australia’s top CTF team – are writing and hosting the BSides Canberra 2025 CTF! 🐶🛹💻
They’ve won our CTF 3 years running, and now they’re bringing their skills to make this year’s comp unforgettable.
cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
I suppose I should also note I'm speaking at CSides Canberra - 6 June.
@silviocesare.bsky.social and I are heading to @offensivecon.bsky.social next week — looking forward to catching up with everyone and seeing some great talks!
Reminder: BSides Canberra 2025 is coming up soon.
Join 3,500+ security professionals, hackers, and builders this September.
Tickets are on sale now
CFP and Call for Events still open.
25–27 Sept | National Convention Centre Canberra
Details: bsidescbr.com.au
I’ve only ever been in a go-around once. They happen quite regularly according to YouTube ;-)
We’re hiring Vulnerability Researchers at @infosectcbr.bsky.social that specialise in Linux, OS kernels, Android, and embedded/IoT. With a world class hardware lab, come join our friendly and collaborative team, focusing on research against leading technologies. DM for details.
I’m at Zer0con this week. Come say hi.
Our Call for Presentations & Events is now open!
Got cool research, a fresh exploit, or a unique cybersec insight? Submit your talk & be part of Australia’s biggest hacker con!
cfp.bsidescbr.com.au/bsides-canbe...
Spotted the @bsidescbr.bsky.social bus this morning with @silviocesare.bsky.social :D
Come say hello to me at @crikeycon.bsky.social this weekend!
Starting today until September, two ACTION buses in Canberra will feature BSides Canberra artwork on the back! Spot one? Snap a pic, share it on social media, and tag us—the first person to do so wins a ticket to BSides Canberra 2025!
CSides starts in half an hour at 6pm tonight! @bsidescbr.bsky.social @silviocesare.bsky.social
Looking forward to this Friday!
@silviocesare.bsky.social is taking some of the best content from his popular Code Review course to share with the Canberra community.
Not to mention pizza and cocktails afterwards! 🍸
This Friday, 14th March, @silviocesare.bsky.social will explore the many ways string handling in C can go wrong.
Join us at CSides—6pm, Room 6, Canberra Rex Hotel. No tickets, no fees, just come along!
Afterwards, join us for pizza, drinks & networking.
Details: bsidescbr.com.au/csides.html
Sam speaking at CSides on the Synology TC500 Pwn2Own 2024 attempt by @infosectcbr.bsky.social
