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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · 1d

We avoid Thursdays so the @bostonsecmeetup.bsky.social can happen on the third Thursday of every month! We hope people check out those events too!

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · 1d

Let's have some fun today and announce the 6th Annual Layer 8 Conference!
It will be TWO days!!
June 5-6, 2026 in Boston
Social engineering, OSINT, CTF, training, fun!

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Aug 25

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Aug 10

We attended the @osmosisassociation.bsky.social DC Tech Expo this past week. Learned a lot, met great people, heard from amazing vendors. Gained some ideas for upcoming Layer 8 Conference and podcasts! #OSINT #Conference

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jul 5

None of the talks were recorded this year.

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jul 5

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Join the Layer 8 Discord Server!

Check out the Layer 8 community on Discord - hang out with 458 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 23

Some people have asked for a place to continue the great interactions from Layer 8 Con and to stay in touch. We revived our Discord server! Come and join us!
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Join the Layer 8 Discord Server!

Check out the Layer 8 community on Discord - hang out with 428 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 23

Some people have asked for a place to continue the great interactions from Layer 8 Con and to stay in touch. We revived our Discord server! Come and join us!
discord.gg/Ua8dUfUA

Join the Layer 8 Discord Server!

Check out the Layer 8 community on Discord - hang out with 428 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

discord.gg

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 20

It's amazing where people traveled from for Layer 8 Con. This year, we heard from people in Maryland, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, LA, Oregon, London, Paris, Holland, Pittsburgh, Iowa, NYC and more.
Layer 8 is truly an international gathering of OSINT and SE professionals!

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 17

"Call volume is higher than expected..."

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CyberCanon @cybercanon.org · Jun 17

📚 Books: The Original OSINT 🔍

Over the weekend, a member of our team attended the @layer8conference.com, an OSINT and Social Engineering focused event.

Dr. Brian Nussbaum’s (@ilnuttree.bsky.social) interesting talk was right up our alley regarding OSINT National History referencing…
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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 16

If you'd like a callback, please leave your number...

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 16

Please hold.

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 16

I mean, why not?

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 16

We really appreciate you joining us!!

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 13

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The OSINT Output @theosintoutput.com · Jun 13

Yo! Layer8 Conference is tomorrow and there's still room to get in the door. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just OSINT curious, this is the place you want to be. Say hi to Tim ( @timosintoutput.bsky.social ) he'll be on stage around 11 am EST.
@layer8conference.com
#osint #podcast #boston

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 13

TOMORROW!!
Opening ceremonies at 8:45 am!

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 13

Waiting for Layer 8 Conference to start.

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CyberCanon @cybercanon.org · Jun 13

Boston based folks, looking like another 🌧️ Saturday. Even more the reason to attend @layer8conference.com an OSINT and Social Engineering conference tomorrow.  
If still on the fence, let it be known that a Canon team member will be in attendance and may have OSINT themed CyberCanon stickers. 🤗

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 13

Don't be that person who next week thinks "I should have gone..." Come to the Layer 8 Con, happening tomorrow! #FOMO layer8conference.com

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 12

Get an OSINT certification with @osmosisassociation.bsky.social! They are offering their OSC certification exam tomorrow, Friday June 13 at 4:30 pm at Layer 8 Con. More info: layer8conference.com/training-at-...

Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 12

Yes, we will take walk-ins to the conference on Saturday. 64 degrees and rainy?
Why not spend the day making new friends and learning OSINT/Social Engineering. And lunch is included! Only $50, get 8 CPEs.

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 10

Last Chance!
OSINT Training with @myosint.training! This week, Thu/Fri with @hatless1der.com and @webbreacher.com! Affordable OSINT training, it's an awesome cohort, sign up now! layer8conference.com/training-at-...

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Layer 8 Conference and Podcast @layer8conference.com · Jun 9

Hey there OSINT and Social Engineering friends. We have an awesome conference coming up this weekend! Check it all out! Only $50 layer8conference.com

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