As you may know, Africa is big. The continent comprises 54 countries with extensive linguistic, cultural, and political variation. How do you create communities of practise at that scale? Lawrence Mulchiwa & Eric Akumiah our Africa Liaisons share their story
Today (March 25th) is the very last day to book within the #VulnCon26 hotel room block. Future you will be glad you clicked “reserve.” 🌵🏨
🔗go.first.org/WWSDp
#LastCall #Scottsdale
You asked, and we delivered (again)! 🎉 The hotel room block for #VulnCon26 has been extended once more—you now have until March 25th to lock in your stay. 🌵🏨 Don’t miss your chance to stay close to all the action! 🔗go.first.org/WWSDp
#Scottsdale #RoomBlockExtended
If the POTRAZ/FIRST 2026 Technical Colloquium is on your radar, it’s time to make it official. Secure your spot, pack your curiosity, and get ready for an unforgettable experience. 🌍
Your seat is waiting—go ahead and claim it. 🔗go.first.org/aLVgD #ZimbabweTC #FIRSTZimbabweTC
Heading to Munich for #FIRSTCTI26 ❓
Don’t miss the discounted room block—available through March 24th. Click the link to book your stay now ➡️🔗 go.first.org/1OpsO
Bring your cowboy boots and buckle up, but FIRST register for #FIRSTCON26 🌄🤠🔗go.first.org/nQctu
Good news, desert travelers — the room block just got extended! You now have until March 20th to reserve your stay. 🌵🌞🏨🔗go.first.org/WWSDp
#VulnCon26 #Scottsdale #RoomBlockExtended
Heading to Munich for #FIRSTCTI26 ❓
Don’t miss the discounted room block—available through March 24th. Click the link to book your stay now ➡️🔗 go.first.org/1OpsO
Let's be vulnerable together 🤓 Join us at #VulnCon26 🔗go.first.org/syt8W #vulnerabilitymanagement #CVEProgram #CVSS
#VulnCon26 Checklist
Registration ✅
Flights Booked ✅
Hotel Room Reserved 👀 …wait, you booked your room, right?
The discounted rate expires on March 14th, so do your future self a favor and book now 😉👉🔗 go.first.org/o0mK5
🌐 @first.org announces 3 global conferences in 2026 as we face 50,000+ CVEs:
📍 VulnCon: April 13-16, Scottsdale
📍 CTI Conference: April 21-23, Munich
📍 FIRSTCON26: June 14-19, Denver
🔗 Learn more: go.first.org/gLWTG
#cybersecurity #IncidentResponse
Are you wanting to get involved at #FIRSTCON26? Support our mission and sponsor this unique #cybersecurity community gathering with attendees from all around the world! 💻🌐🔗go.first.org/MDaOF #annualconference #incidentresponse #secconf
🌵🤠 Wrangle up! #VulnCon26's early‑bird rate and hotel room block both ride off into the sunset on March 14th. Saddle up and get everything locked in before it’s gone. 🔗go.first.org/WWSDp
✨ Save the Date: Zimbabwe Awaits ✨
If Zimbabwe has been calling your name, consider this your friendly nudge.
Mark your calendar now—big adventures (and even bigger views) are on the horizon 📆May 6-8, 2026 🔗go.first.org/aLVgD #ZimbabweTC #FIRSTZimbabweTC
#VulnCon26 Checklist
Registration ✅
Flights Booked ✅
Hotel Room Reserved 👀 …wait, you booked your room, right?
The discounted rate expires on March 14th, so do your future self a favor and book now 😉👉🔗 go.first.org/HwFVM
@first.org is proud to have contributed to AUSCERT's white paper on CERTs in 2026. Thank you for highlighting our role in the global CERT ecosystem and for your continued partnership in strengthening cyber resilience worldwide.
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#cybersecurity
📢Calling all Incident responders and policymakers📢 Join us in Geneva, Switzerland for the 2026 Peak Incident Response Technical Colloquium! Register here ➡️🔗 go.first.org/nO5jP
📢LAST CALL TO BE INVOLVED📢 March 13th is the deadline for both CFS & Program Committee submissions for the 2026 Peak Incident Response Technical Colloquium in Geneva, Switzerland ➡️🔗 go.first.org/d3LmF
Share your knowledge and expertise and join us in Geneva, Switzerland for the 2026 Peak Incident Response Technical Colloquium as a speaker! 🗣️ Click to submit before March 13th! ➡️🔗 go.first.org/nO5jP
🌵Wrangle up and register early for #VulnCon26 cowboys and girls, sunny Arizona is waiting for you! 🌵 🔗go.first.org/syt8W #vulnerabilitymanagement #CVEProgram #IncidentResponse
👋Do you want to be more hands on? Join the Program Committee for the 2026 Peak Incident Response Technical Colloquium before it’s too late! Submissions are due March 13th! 📆🔗 go.first.org/nO5jP
📰 Muriel Valin, @epsiloon.com spoke with members of @first.org's Time Security SIG for her story on the 2038 32-bit time_t problem — a systemic vulnerability that could affect billions of devices worldwide.
📖 Read more: go.first.org/vLeq4
#cybersecurity #CyberResilience #infosec
🏆 Nominations open: @first.org #IncidentResponse Hall of Fame 2026
Open to FIRST members and non-members. All nominations strictly confidential. 🔒
📅 Deadline: March 16, 2026
🔗 go.first.org/8AFpa
#cybersecurity #infosec
🤠Let's help support our cowboys... we mean #cybersecurity professionals! Support #VulnCon26 today with a sponsorship and giddy up!➡️🔗go.first.org/xt7RF #vulnerabilitymanagement #CVEProgram #IncidentResponse
🌍We’re heading to Geneva, Switzerland for the 2026 Peak Incident Response Technical Colloquium! 📆 Mark your calendars for May 5-6, 2026! 📆 For more information ➡️🔗 go.first.org/d3LmF
Bring your cowboy boots and buckle up, but FIRST register for #FIRSTCON26 🌄🤠🔗go.first.org/nQctu
Only O N E day left to use the 🐦Early Bird Rate🐦 for #FIRSTCON26! Click the link to register now ➡️🔗 go.first.org/zBBwJ #cybersecurity #secconf
Honored to be recognized by the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation via the Common Good Cyber Fund! This grant helps @first.org build global capacity & strengthen critical Internet infrastructure. 🌐
Read more: go.first.org/5Krqv
#cybersecurity
Only T W O more days until the 🐦Early Bird Rate expires for #FIRSTCON26! Hurry on over and secure your spot today ➡️go.first.org/zBBwJ #annualconference #incidentresponse
🌄 Ready to sponsor #FIRSTCON26? Look no further, your journey begins here 👉🔗 go.first.org/MDaOF Join us in #Denver for the #annualconference 🌄