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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 6h

October 10th: CTF 101 Workshop
October 11th: @metactf.bsky.social CTF Competition

Our "Jeopardy!"-style #CTF will have plenty of challenges for participants at all skill levels, so whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, there will be something for you! Register tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 7h

Come see our own #BSidesNoVA showgirl, er, keynote speaker johnhammond.bsky.social and his talk, "#InfoSec Yard Sale: Our Overabundance of Everything."

Bring Your Own Bouquet 💐 #iykyk

Saturday, October 11th in Arlington, Virginia
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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 8h

Job seekers of Northern Virginia 📣 lend us your eyeballs 😃 Our 2025 #BSidesNoVA conference will be amazing. Our CAREER VILLAGE will have this and more!

📸 Professional Headshots
🧐 Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews
🗣️ Career Talks & Strategy Sessions
🤗 Sponsor Engagement

BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 9h

Don't know how can you recognize a DDoS versus nmap scan vs remote access vs data exfiltration?

Badness on the Wire - a Deep Dive into Network Forensics
Friday, October 10th | 1pm-5pm | GMU FUSE

Session info: bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/session/1018...
Tickets: tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

Malachi Walker from our #BSidesNoVA GOLD sponsor #DomainTools will present, "The Race Against New Threats: How Formula 1 Became a Hotbed of Cyber Activity" on Saturday, October 11th at GMU's FUSE at Mason Square.

Tickets will vroom-vroom away quickly 🏁 🏎️ tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

New for 2025! #BSidesNoVA Book Chat: Book Club Community Meetup lead by Meghan Jacquot! All are welcome to participate during this casual community meetup to share books we love, fiction or non-fiction, #InfoSec or not! But, you need a ticket to attend! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 16h

This #BSidesNoVA conference workshop *just* had more seats added!
We can't make the room any bigger, so get your ticket now!

How to Break an AI: Adversarial Attacks, Jailbreaks, and Defenses That Actually Work
bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/session/992557

Ticket tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 18h

Want to participate in the #BSidesNoVA #CTF but need to sharpen your skills? We gotchu, fam.

Register for CTF 101 WORKSHOP on Fri, Oct 10th from 8a-12p inside GMU's FUSE at Mason Square in Arlington.

Session info bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/session/1030...
Tickets tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

Cartoon person with arms raised at a podium in front of cartoon students. CTF 101 HackerU: BSidesNoVA. Fri Oct 10th 8a-12p. Get Ticket Today!

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

Get your brain 🧠 warmed up for the #BSidesNoVA #CTF this Saturday, October 11th!

Top Team will wins USD $1,000 💰 🚫 🧢
Top Individual wins Black Badge ⬛

Register now! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 16h

This #BSidesNoVA conference workshop *just* had more seats added!
We can't make the room any bigger, so get your ticket now!

How to Break an AI: Adversarial Attacks, Jailbreaks, and Defenses That Actually Work
bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/session/992557

Ticket tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 18h

Want to participate in the #BSidesNoVA #CTF but need to sharpen your skills? We gotchu, fam.

Register for CTF 101 WORKSHOP on Fri, Oct 10th from 8a-12p inside GMU's FUSE at Mason Square in Arlington.

Session info bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/session/1030...
Tickets tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

Get your brain 🧠 warmed up for the #BSidesNoVA #CTF this Saturday, October 11th!

Top Team will wins USD $1,000 💰 🚫 🧢
Top Individual wins Black Badge ⬛

Register now! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

New for 2025! #BSidesNoVA Book Chat: Book Club Community Meetup lead by Meghan Jacquot! All are welcome to participate during this casual community meetup to share books we love, fiction or non-fiction, #InfoSec or not! But, you need a ticket to attend! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss his great talk at #BSidesNoVA! We hear it concludes with *checks notes* @infosecgoon.bsky.social jumping through a table that may or may not be on fire 🤔 You'll just have to attend to see 💁

Get tickets here: tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

Matthew Gracie @infosecgoon.bsky.social · 1d

Busy week ahead -- I'll be speaking at the Rochester Security Summit tomorrow and Thursday, then @bsidesnova.bsky.social on Saturday. If you're coming to either event, feel free to say hi!

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Matthew Gracie @infosecgoon.bsky.social · 1d

Busy week ahead -- I'll be speaking at the Rochester Security Summit tomorrow and Thursday, then @bsidesnova.bsky.social on Saturday. If you're coming to either event, feel free to say hi!

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 1d

Malachi Walker from our #BSidesNoVA GOLD sponsor #DomainTools will present, "The Race Against New Threats: How Formula 1 Became a Hotbed of Cyber Activity" on Saturday, October 11th at GMU's FUSE at Mason Square.

Tickets will vroom-vroom away quickly 🏁 🏎️ tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

You will leave this #BSidesNoVA session by @klrgrz.bsky.social with examples of intelligence requirements that are immediately usable by both defender #CTI teams and vendor teams.

Can't get those if you're not here. Register today: tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

We're sleepless in the onyx night waiting for #BSidesNoVA October 10-11, eager to dance our way through the lightening strikes to @georgemasonu.bsky.social FUSE at Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia. Make your own #InfoSec sunshine with us! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

The Life of a Security BSides. October 10-11. HackerU: BSides Northern Virginia.

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

🎶 Can I go where you go? 🎶

Yes! We're going to the #SecurityBSides Northern Virginia event in Arlington this Friday (Workshops!) and Saturday (Conference!)

We'll save you a seat, Cybersecurity Lover. tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

Taylor Swift "Lover" album theme. Cybersecurity Lover. Oct 10-11. HackerU BSides NoVA.

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

Are you ready for it? ⚡ The #BSidesNoVA #CTF sponsored by MetaCTF is going to be 🔥 🧨 !

💰 USD $1,000 prize for Top Team
⬛ Black Badge for Top Individual

Saturday, October 11th at 10:30AM ET | GMU FUSE at Mason Square in Arlington, VA

Register now tinyurl.com/bsidesnova2025

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

#JobHunting? Don't miss our Career Village! Register today: tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

📸 Professional Headshots
🧐 Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews
💪 Career Talks & Strategy Sessions
🤗 Sponsor Engagement

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 2d

Our #BSidesNoVA 2025 conference has something for #students, #jobseekers, #CTF nerds, er, enthusiasts ... and more! October 10-11 in Arlington, Virginia

➡️ Workshops & Conference Sessions bsidesnova-2025.sessionize.com/schedule

➡️ Tickets tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 3d

#BSidesNoVA Breach Village will bring together practical, hands-on experiences in both physical & digital security. Tix tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

[Insert "Stefon" from "SNL" voice]
This Village has everything
Backdoors & Breaches
Locksports
Physical Security Tools
[dramatic pause] 👀 a Micro CTF

HackerU BSidesNoVA Breach Village. Security BSides Northern Virginia. GMU FUSE at Mason Square. Where Curiosity Becomes Capability. Saturday, October 11.

BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 3d

Are you ready for it? ⚡ The #BSidesNoVA #CTF sponsored by metactf.bsky.social is going to be 🔥 🧨 !

💰 USD $1,000 prize for Top Team
⬛ Black Badge for Top Individual Player

Saturday, October 11th at 10:30AM ET | GMU FUSE at Mason Square in Arlington, VA

Register now tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

HackerU BSidesNoVA CTF. Saturday, October 11th. Where Curiosity Becomes Capability. $1,000 cash prize for best team! Black Badge for Best Player.

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BSidesNoVA @bsidesnova.bsky.social · 3d

#JobHunting? Don't miss our Career Village! Register today: tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

📸 Professional Headshots
🧐 Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews
💪 Career Talks & Strategy Sessions
🤗 Sponsor Engagement

Register now! tinyurl.com/bsidesnova20...

HackerU BSides NoVA. Career Village. Security BSides Northern Virginia. GMU Fuse at Mason Square. Where Curiosity Becomes Capability. Saturday, October 11th.