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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 9d

A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, and attendees. Your time, energy, and passion made this event possible from start to finish.

We’re grateful for everyone who helped bring the community together, and we hope to see you again next year!

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at the BSides Orlando After Party for your chance to score some awesome prizes:
🐊 Florida Man Badges
👕 Bundles of vintage BSides Orlando T-shirts
🃏 Autographed EFF playing cards signed by Tara Wheeler @tarah.org

https://bsorl.org/afterparty

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

FREE water in the large white coolers in the Chill Out Room and the Soldering Village. Chill Out Room also has snacks.

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

The double ticket is for the raffle. Put one half in one of the raffle boxes scattered around the conference.

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

If you purchased the box lunch add-on, it is available for pickup at the back of Track 1.

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

🛋️ Need a break from the con chaos?
Swing by the Chill-Out Lounge!

Step away from the crowds, grab a seat, and decompress — play a game, recharge yourself, or just vibe with fellow attendees in a low-key space.

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

🎥 Three Talk Tracks. All Streaming Live!
Can’t make it in person? Watch from around the world! 🐊🚀

Every session across all three talk tracks is being streamed live so you don’t miss a thing.

https://bsorl.org/Track1
https://bsorl.org/Track2
https://bsorl.org/Track3

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

📝 Sign up for Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews!
The Career Village is offering on-site sessions with industry pros.
Stop by and reserve your spot before slots fill up!

https://bsorl.org/interview-signup
https://bsorl.org/resume-signup

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

Don’t catch FOMO from the sidelines…

You can STILL get tickets to BSides Orlando! 🐊🚀
If you thought it was too late—good news, you’re still cleared for landing.

Talks, villages, hardware hacking, career support, after party, and all the chaos you’d regret missing.

https://bsorl.org/tickets

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 12d

👇👈This is the entrance for today’s event!
If you see arrows pointing you in this direction — you’re in the right place. Follow the signs, grab your badge, and get ready for an amazing day at BSides Orlando! 🐊🚀

See you inside!

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 13d

Good Morning BSides Orlandooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 13d

Good news, everyone!
We’ve opened up more Student Tickets for BSides Orlando. 🐊🚀

They sold out earlier, but due to demand we’ve added extra spots. Don’t wait—these will go fast!

Hope to see you tomorrow

https://bsorl.org/tickets

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 13d

📡 Got a Meshtastic device? Bring it to BSides Orlando!
We’ll be lighting up the mesh all weekend—perfect for testing, tinkering, and connecting with others in the community.

No device? No worries, you’ll still have plenty to explore! 🐊🚀

#BSidesOrlando #MeshNetwork

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 13d

Got questions about BSides Orlando? Hop into our Discord!
It’s the best place to connect with the team, get quick answers, and chat with the community.

We’re also active across most social media platforms, so you can reach us wherever you hang out online.

https://bsorl.org/discord

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 14d

➡️ Workshop Entrance – Friday Only!
If you’re joining us for Workshops on Sept 26, use this entrance (see arrow 👇).
This entrance is ONLY for Friday workshops. The Conference on Saturday, Sept 27 will use a different entrance. 🐊🚀

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 14d

📸 Shine on LinkedIn & beyond! The Career Village at BSides Orlando 2025 will have a professional photographer on-site offering free headshots. Perfect for leveling up your resume, portfolio, or profile. 💼

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the final day to grab your workshop tickets for BSides Orlando 2025!
Don’t miss your chance to dive into hands-on hacking sessions with our expert instructors.

https://bsorl.org/workshops

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 15d

The official BSides Orlando After-Party launches Saturday, Sept 27, 7–10 PM in the Celestial Ballroom at The Celeste Hotel.

Lil’ Chompy has decreed the con doesn’t end at closing ceremonies.

https://bsidesorlando.org/after_party

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 15d

Got books collecting dust? Bring them to the Book Swap and give them a new life! Security, tech, career growth, or even older references —all have value in building foundational skills. 🐊🚀

Swap, share, and help knowledge keep moving forward.

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 15d

Got stickers? Bring them to BSides Orlando! Trade with others or give a few away to spread the love. Whether you’re hunting for something rare or just want to share, it’s all part of the fun. 🐊🚀

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Mission Control Update! 🚨
OTG & OGG ticket holders get not one, but TWO exclusives this year:
🪙 A limited-edition challenge coin
🩹 An exclusive mission patch

Both are only available with Order of the Toothy Grin & Order of the Golden Grin tickets. 🐊🚀🐊

https://bsorl.org/tickets

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 16d

T-4 days until liftoff!
BSides Orlando is almost here! Join us at Career Village for resume reviews & mock interviews. Don’t forget your resume and we’ll see you on the launchpad!
bsidesorlando.org
#BSidesOrlando #CareerVillage

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 16d

BSides Orlando 2025 is now live in Hacker Tracker!
• View the full schedule
• Explore the speaker lineup
• Check out the maps so you know where everything is
• Get details on the after party
• Review our code of conduct and quick links

https://hackertracker.app/

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BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 17d

🧰Workshop: Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK: Hands-On by Ezz Tahoun
Turn messy logs & alerts into MITRE-mapped attack stories. Use open-source ML to enrich data, map ATT&CK techniques, and chain killchains—no black-box AI, just practical workflows to uncover real threats.

https://bsorl.org/workshops

BSides Orlando @bsidesorl.bsky.social · 18d

🧰Workshop: Digital Portfolio Framework by Yesenia Yser
This workshop introduces the Digital Portfolio Framework, a strategic guide to help technology professionals grow their careers. Participants will learn how to use it for job hunting & personal branding.

https://bsorl.org/workshops

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