We would love to again extend our gratitude to all the people involved in CactusCon: sponsors, volunteers, villages, staff, and especially our community for coming out and making it the greatest con yet.
Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year!
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Just wanted to take a moment to give a shoutout to
@heisenbrg505
for #greenhouse as one of the most loved beginner con learning experiences anywhere. I was leading a #TISU meeting and one of our participants talked about how much they loved the greenhouse at #CC13.
HOOWHEE! What a day. Learned so much and was lovely spending time in meatspace with you humans. I don't think the Agents stand a chance. 😎
See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar!
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Come be part of the "oldest hacking community" by getting your amateur radio, aka "ham radio" license at CactusCon 13!
Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up!
https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW!
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We've got lots of amazing people who attend CactusCon, and Thomas Wilhelm will be there signing his books from 2-3PM tomorrow in Building B near the merch table.
And be sure to check his talk @ 3PM on Saturday!
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omg y'all it's TOMORROW!
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we are so excited to have y'all join us, see some talks, dig in with sponsors and villages, and getting together to learn & grow with friends old & new.
tell your friends what you're up to, maybe they might want to nerd out too!
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The CactusCon 13 badge isn’t just hardware—it’s your key to escaping a digital illusion. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden truths, and evade Agents who want to keep you blind. Are you ready to awaken?
https://buff.ly/4gEDxmy
Limited # available; get to merch early!
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CactusCon Kids (ages 6-16) is back with five hands-on stations! Solder a hardware badge (limited supply), code & hack it, crack ciphers, explore computer guts, and pick locks!
Join us Sat, Feb 15 — registration at 9:15 AM. Parents must stay on-site at the conference or hotel.
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
One more plug for our awesome, returning Gold Sponsor Kudelski Security. They publish great stuff on their research blog, and have a suite of advisory and technical cybersecurity services you should check out.
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The CISO Village is like a science fair—each cybersecurity program is a unique volcano, built under different constraints.
Step into another CISO’s shoes, explore industry challenges, and grow together. No talks, just hands-on workshops & discussions.
Join us!
https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ
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Unlock the secrets of physical security! 🔓
The Physical Security Village lets you explore lockpicking, bypassing barriers, and access control systems. Hands-on, interactive, and eye-opening—come test your skills and rethink security!
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Experience the fun of Ham Radio at our village!
The original hackers, Hams solve problems their own way. Learn to send satellite commands, communicate off-grid, and track real-time data without cell networks. Join the Fox Hunt, transmit memes, or get licensed!
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AHHHHH! CC 13 (and Valentine's Day) are a week away!
What could be more romantic than hacking something with your friends and our community? Let your friends know what you're up to next Fri and/or Sat, they might have a passing cybersecurity interest and would love an invite.
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our new Silver Sponsor Datadog! Their cloud log aggregation and analytics platform is great for metrics, traces, and logs. Meet their people in our Main Hall!
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The CactusCon 13 badge is your key to awakening.
Trapped in a digital illusion, you must solve challenges to see the truth. But beware — Agents are hunting those who resist. Can you out-think the system?
Pre-order now! Limited availability at event.
https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor Axon! They always bring a fun experience to our main hall and are one of the premiere local cybersecurity shops.
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our returning Gold Sponsor Kudelski Security. I love their research blogs, and we hear great things about their advisory, MDR, and technical services. Welcome back!
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The Cactus Con CTF is back!
No team size limit—just register everyone at ctf.threatsims.com + with the conference to play. Prizes? Yes. Offense or defense? Yes! Get ready to hack, compete, and win!
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor Early Warning! Based here in AZ, they're a local shop doing a big, global job and their team will be here for you at CactusCon 13.
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🚨 Keynote Alert! 🚨
Shelby Grossman is a scholar at Stanford Internet Observatory, diving deep into influence ops, fraud, child safety & AI’s impact across that spectrum. Co-editor of the Journal of Online Trust & Safety, she’s sharing that expertise here with us! So excited.
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🔥 🎟️🔥
CactusCon is built by passionate volunteers for our community, and we’re giving away FREE tickets! If cost was holding you (or someone you know) back, now’s the chance to join us. Grab a ticket, spread the word, and let’s have an unforgettable con!
https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor New Genesis Solutions! Meet their crew at CC13 or make sure to chat with Andy Jordan at CISO Village to see how they'll transform your cybersecurity approach.
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Are you ready to get your cyberhands dirty, but no experience? No problem!
The CC Greenhouse is a series of five stations with a guided 30 minute exercise to introduce a pentesting fundamental. Don't worry, some Greenhouse Gardeners will be there to help if you get stuck.
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to returning Gold Sponsor Hye Tech Networks! They're trusted by many local governments, schools, and law enforcement, and we're lucky to have them. Meet their team at CC13!
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our Gold Sponsor Vanta! They're one of the best in the biz for security compliance and you'll get to meet them at CC13 in our main hall.
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CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our Gold Sponsor Hunters. They've got a SIEM packed with automation and AI to help cybersecurity teams deal with threats. Meet their team in the Main Hall at CC13!
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CactusCon happens thanks to our volunteers, speakers, community, and sponsors.
We are lucky to have the @eff.org return as an In Kind Sponsor. Their tireless efforts to ensure tech supports freedom and justice are inspiring, and we love them.
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CactusCon happens thanks to our volunteers, speakers, community, and sponsors.
We are happy to have @nostarch.bsky.social return as an In Kind Sponsor! They have been a long time sponsor, and are such a great source of affordable tech education.
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CactusCon happens thanks to our volunteers, speakers, community, and sponsors.
We are happy to announce @bugcrowd.com as a Silver Sponsor! Their unique approach to vulnerability management with crowdsourced security expertise and bug bounties has been a tried and true success.
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