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Arizona's hacker con. CactusCon 14: Feb 6-7, 2026 in beautiful Mesa, AZ. https://cactuscon.com + LinkedIn, X, Mastodon
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· Nov 26
Cactus, cactus cactus...
You can now register for the CactusCon CTF here:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Or the CactusCon Kids CTF:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Thanks to our friends at ThreatSims!
#cc14
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Or the CactusCon Kids CTF:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Thanks to our friends at ThreatSims!
#cc14
CactusCon 14 CTF
ThreatSims is a cutting-edge cybersecurity training platform offering solutions that transform simulations into skills. Hone your skills in a safe, controlled environment with real-world scenarios…
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February 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
You can now register for the CactusCon CTF here:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Or the CactusCon Kids CTF:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Thanks to our friends at ThreatSims!
#cc14
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Or the CactusCon Kids CTF:
threatsims.com/user/events/...
Thanks to our friends at ThreatSims!
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
Come to the Career Village for one of our talks or to meet with a volunteer mentor!
Whether you're looking to get into or advance your current career in cyber, there's something here for you. Learn more about networking, career options, or get a resume review!
Schedule:
www.cactuscon.com/villages
Whether you're looking to get into or advance your current career in cyber, there's something here for you. Learn more about networking, career options, or get a resume review!
Schedule:
www.cactuscon.com/villages
Villages — CactusCon
Villages are spaces within CactusCon dedicated to specific topic areas, and typically include talks, hands-on activities, competitions, and other exciting and interesting things to check out! Check…
www.cactuscon.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Come to the Career Village for one of our talks or to meet with a volunteer mentor!
Whether you're looking to get into or advance your current career in cyber, there's something here for you. Learn more about networking, career options, or get a resume review!
Schedule:
www.cactuscon.com/villages
Whether you're looking to get into or advance your current career in cyber, there's something here for you. Learn more about networking, career options, or get a resume review!
Schedule:
www.cactuscon.com/villages
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally! They're a local cybersecurity firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development. Welcome friends!
#cc14
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally! They're a local cybersecurity firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development. Welcome friends!
#cc14
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally! They're a local cybersecurity firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development. Welcome friends!
#cc14
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally! They're a local cybersecurity firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development. Welcome friends!
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Kudelski Security for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to Kudelski Security for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Kudelski Security for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to Kudelski Security for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Check out our schedule for CISO village:
It's a day full of active participation in workshops and building your strategic and tactical cyberskills, plus there's lunch! Make sure to buy a ticket before next week:
cactuscon.com/tickets
It's a day full of active participation in workshops and building your strategic and tactical cyberskills, plus there's lunch! Make sure to buy a ticket before next week:
cactuscon.com/tickets
January 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Check out our schedule for CISO village:
It's a day full of active participation in workshops and building your strategic and tactical cyberskills, plus there's lunch! Make sure to buy a ticket before next week:
cactuscon.com/tickets
It's a day full of active participation in workshops and building your strategic and tactical cyberskills, plus there's lunch! Make sure to buy a ticket before next week:
cactuscon.com/tickets
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Fortinet. They deliver an integrated cybersecurity platform that unifies advanced threat protection and secure networking at scale across global enterprises.
#cc14
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Fortinet. They deliver an integrated cybersecurity platform that unifies advanced threat protection and secure networking at scale across global enterprises.
#cc14
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Fortinet. They deliver an integrated cybersecurity platform that unifies advanced threat protection and secure networking at scale across global enterprises.
#cc14
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Fortinet. They deliver an integrated cybersecurity platform that unifies advanced threat protection and secure networking at scale across global enterprises.
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor Early Warning! Their risk solutions power secure money movement and fraud prevention through real-time identity verification and predictive risk analytics.
#cc14
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor Early Warning! Their risk solutions power secure money movement and fraud prevention through real-time identity verification and predictive risk analytics.
#cc14
January 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor Early Warning! Their risk solutions power secure money movement and fraud prevention through real-time identity verification and predictive risk analytics.
#cc14
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor Early Warning! Their risk solutions power secure money movement and fraud prevention through real-time identity verification and predictive risk analytics.
#cc14
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CactusCon 14 is in two weeks! Reserve your hardware badge by purchasing a badge ticket. We'll have a limited amount at the con, so advance purchase is the best way to get one. See you at the hardware hacking village!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM
CactusCon 14 is in two weeks! Reserve your hardware badge by purchasing a badge ticket. We'll have a limited amount at the con, so advance purchase is the best way to get one. See you at the hardware hacking village!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Cisco! They provide industry-leading networking, security, collaboration, and cloud solutions that connect and protect organizations with AI-ready infrastructure.
#cc14
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Cisco! They provide industry-leading networking, security, collaboration, and cloud solutions that connect and protect organizations with AI-ready infrastructure.
#cc14
January 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Cisco! They provide industry-leading networking, security, collaboration, and cloud solutions that connect and protect organizations with AI-ready infrastructure.
#cc14
Our thanks to Cholla Ally Sponsor Cisco! They provide industry-leading networking, security, collaboration, and cloud solutions that connect and protect organizations with AI-ready infrastructure.
#cc14
CactusCon 14 is in two weeks! Reserve your hardware badge by purchasing a badge ticket. We'll have a limited amount at the con, so advance purchase is the best way to get one. See you at the hardware hacking village!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:09 AM
CactusCon 14 is in two weeks! Reserve your hardware badge by purchasing a badge ticket. We'll have a limited amount at the con, so advance purchase is the best way to get one. See you at the hardware hacking village!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com
Just a recap of all the amazing villages we have this year:
Aerospace
Career
Hardware Hacking
Greenhouse
Physical Security
Plus CISO Village and CactusCon Kids! Which ones are you hitting this year?
Aerospace
Career
Hardware Hacking
Greenhouse
Physical Security
Plus CISO Village and CactusCon Kids! Which ones are you hitting this year?
CactusCon 14
Arizona's hacker con
cactuscon.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Just a recap of all the amazing villages we have this year:
Aerospace
Career
Hardware Hacking
Greenhouse
Physical Security
Plus CISO Village and CactusCon Kids! Which ones are you hitting this year?
Aerospace
Career
Hardware Hacking
Greenhouse
Physical Security
Plus CISO Village and CactusCon Kids! Which ones are you hitting this year?
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor @axon_us! They provide public safety technology—cameras, digital evidence, and AI-powered tools—to help agencies operate more efficiently and transparently.
#cc14
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor @axon_us! They provide public safety technology—cameras, digital evidence, and AI-powered tools—to help agencies operate more efficiently and transparently.
#cc14
January 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor @axon_us! They provide public safety technology—cameras, digital evidence, and AI-powered tools—to help agencies operate more efficiently and transparently.
#cc14
Our thanks to returning Cholla Ally Sponsor @axon_us! They provide public safety technology—cameras, digital evidence, and AI-powered tools—to help agencies operate more efficiently and transparently.
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor MixMode! They deliver a self-learning AI cybersecurity platform that detects and responds to known and novel threats across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor MixMode! They deliver a self-learning AI cybersecurity platform that detects and responds to known and novel threats across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
#cc14
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor MixMode! They deliver a self-learning AI cybersecurity platform that detects and responds to known and novel threats across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor MixMode! They deliver a self-learning AI cybersecurity platform that detects and responds to known and novel threats across network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
#cc14
Some of y'all have asked, and of course, the CactusCon CTF is back thanks to our partners at Threat Simulations. There will also be a CTF for CactusCon Kids! You'll be able to register anytime at the event.
Much thanks to their talented team and good luck to all you contenders.
#cc14
Much thanks to their talented team and good luck to all you contenders.
#cc14
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Some of y'all have asked, and of course, the CactusCon CTF is back thanks to our partners at Threat Simulations. There will also be a CTF for CactusCon Kids! You'll be able to register anytime at the event.
Much thanks to their talented team and good luck to all you contenders.
#cc14
Much thanks to their talented team and good luck to all you contenders.
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor Palo Alto Networks! They're a global cybersecurity leader providing integrated platforms of network, cloud, and AI-driven security solutions across the globe.
Thank you!
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor Palo Alto Networks! They're a global cybersecurity leader providing integrated platforms of network, cloud, and AI-driven security solutions across the globe.
Thank you!
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor Palo Alto Networks! They're a global cybersecurity leader providing integrated platforms of network, cloud, and AI-driven security solutions across the globe.
Thank you!
Our thanks to Barrel Sidekick Sponsor Palo Alto Networks! They're a global cybersecurity leader providing integrated platforms of network, cloud, and AI-driven security solutions across the globe.
Thank you!
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to @getblinkops for joining as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their AI-driven agentic security automation platform lets organizations build custom, no-code security automations and solutions.
#cc14
Our thanks to @getblinkops for joining as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their AI-driven agentic security automation platform lets organizations build custom, no-code security automations and solutions.
#cc14
January 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to @getblinkops for joining as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their AI-driven agentic security automation platform lets organizations build custom, no-code security automations and solutions.
#cc14
Our thanks to @getblinkops for joining as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their AI-driven agentic security automation platform lets organizations build custom, no-code security automations and solutions.
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to @KudelskiSec for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to @KudelskiSec for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
January 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our thanks to @KudelskiSec for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
Our thanks to @KudelskiSec for *returning* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They deliver tailored consulting, MDR, IR, threat exposure management, and emerging technology security services across environments.
#cc14
Just three weeks away! We've got so many excellent talks, I wish I could be in more places at once:
www.cactuscon.com/schedule
And make sure to get your tickets:
cactuscon.com/tickets
We've got a really fun hardware badge this year... keep your eyes peeled for a preview soon!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com/schedule
And make sure to get your tickets:
cactuscon.com/tickets
We've got a really fun hardware badge this year... keep your eyes peeled for a preview soon!
#cc14
Talks & Schedule — CactusCon
CactusCon14February 6-7, 2026Mesa, AZ
www.cactuscon.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Just three weeks away! We've got so many excellent talks, I wish I could be in more places at once:
www.cactuscon.com/schedule
And make sure to get your tickets:
cactuscon.com/tickets
We've got a really fun hardware badge this year... keep your eyes peeled for a preview soon!
#cc14
www.cactuscon.com/schedule
And make sure to get your tickets:
cactuscon.com/tickets
We've got a really fun hardware badge this year... keep your eyes peeled for a preview soon!
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at Hack the Box return as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! You know their leading upskilling platform and community with hands-on labs, realistic simulations, and gamification.
Thank you!
#cc14
Our friends at Hack the Box return as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! You know their leading upskilling platform and community with hands-on labs, realistic simulations, and gamification.
Thank you!
#cc14
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at Hack the Box return as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! You know their leading upskilling platform and community with hands-on labs, realistic simulations, and gamification.
Thank you!
#cc14
Our friends at Hack the Box return as a Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! You know their leading upskilling platform and community with hands-on labs, realistic simulations, and gamification.
Thank you!
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They're a local cybersecurity consulting firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development
#cc14
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They're a local cybersecurity consulting firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development
#cc14
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They're a local cybersecurity consulting firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development
#cc14
Our friends at New Genesis Solutions *return* as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They're a local cybersecurity consulting firm that helps orgs strengthen and mature their security programs through tailored program development
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
Thank you to Harmonic Security for joining as a Cholla Ally Sponsor! They help orgs govern generative AI safely with real-time protection of sensitive data and AI usage across workflows.
Welcome!
#cc14
We are excited to announce our second keynote for CactusCon 14, Christian Dameff!
Christian (quaddi) Dameff is a multi-discipline professor at UC San Diego and co-directs the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity. He is also a hacker, CTF champion, and DEF CON/RSA/Black Hat/BSIDES/CC Speaker.
Christian (quaddi) Dameff is a multi-discipline professor at UC San Diego and co-directs the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity. He is also a hacker, CTF champion, and DEF CON/RSA/Black Hat/BSIDES/CC Speaker.
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We are excited to announce our second keynote for CactusCon 14, Christian Dameff!
Christian (quaddi) Dameff is a multi-discipline professor at UC San Diego and co-directs the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity. He is also a hacker, CTF champion, and DEF CON/RSA/Black Hat/BSIDES/CC Speaker.
Christian (quaddi) Dameff is a multi-discipline professor at UC San Diego and co-directs the UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity. He is also a hacker, CTF champion, and DEF CON/RSA/Black Hat/BSIDES/CC Speaker.
