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Four soccer-style scarves with BSIDES BUFFALO woven into them.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: For those who don't know, these are our Speakers' Scarves - we give these away as a thank you gift every year for the people who volunteer to present at the conference.

Please stop hacking our website to get free tickets. There are still 4 codes we’re working on cleaning up. Please give us a minute 🥸

ICYMI: Tickets are on sale NOW for Buffalo's favorite hacking conference. Get them while you can, we sold out entirely in 2024 and 2025.

Board spotlight: Shecky (Director) 🚆🎭🛡️
Sr Security Engineer. Volunteer: Blue Team Con + Hak4Kidz.
BurbSec regular + BHIS “Talkin’ About [infosec] News” panelist. Legend.

⚠️ FOMO: tickets will run out—grab yours before they do!
📅 May 16, 2026
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#BSides #Chicago #InfoSec #THOTCON

BSides312 board spotlight: Robert Wagner (Director) 🛡️🏙️
Advisory CISO (~20 yrs) + community-builder. Speaker/teacher: DEF CON, APISec, BSides, GrrCON + more.

⚠️ FOMO: you snooze, you lose.
📅 May 16, 2026
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🎤 CFP closes Feb 28, 2026

#BSides312 #BSides #InfoSec #Chicago #ISSA #THOTCON

It was brought to our attention that on mobile devices, the button for tickets wasn't clickable. Turns out, some pesky CSS was to blame; it has been fixed! If you were waiting to purchase on mobile, the wait is over! #bsides #cyber #security #conference

Chicago infosec: BSides312 is coming.

Spotlight: Johnny Xmas (CMO) 🤘🛡️
Punk rock Eagle Scout + community builder since 2011. Offensive Security leader, DFIR trainer for CISA/DHS.

⚠️ Don’t catch FOMO from home 👀
✅ bsides312.org
🎤 CFP closes Feb 28, 2026

#BSides312 #BSides #Chicago #InfoSec #THOTCON

BSides312 is coming 📅 May 16 (Chicago)

Board spotlight: Dave “Heal” Schwartzberg (CFO) 💸🛡️
28 yrs infosec. Speaker: THOTCON / DEF CON / Black Hat Arsenal / GrrCON. Absolute legend.

⚠️ Don’t catch FOMO from home 👀
✅ bsides312.org

🎤 CFP due by Feb 28

#BSides312 #BSides #InfoSec #Chicago #THOTCON

If you’re missing the Chicago infosec vibes: BSides312 is the move.
📅 May 16, 2026 @ Irish American Heritage Center

Hallway con! (networking, friends, reunions, niche nerd bonding) 🧙
Spotlight: Kourtney Lowe (CEO) — GRC/TPRM + cyber✕psych

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🎤 CFP closes Feb 28
#Chicago #BSides312

BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Missing #Thotcon this year? No worries—we’ve got you covered.
Tickets for #BSides312 on May 16 are on sale now!
Grab yours 👉 bsides312.org
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Thank you to all who applied to volunteer for us here at #BSides312. We have officially closed our Call for Volunteers at this time.

Are you heading to #ChiBrrCon? If you find us there, you might get a special item. See you there on Thursday 2/5/2026
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OzCon THE Kansas Hacking & InfoSec Conference

Have you heard of OzCon? It is in Overland Park, Kansas and will be fantastic! We want to thank them for their support of #BSides312 so check them out at theozcon.com

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Early bird special ends on Jan 31(tomorrow). Use code BS312-EB20 to get 20% off your #BSides312 ticket. Starting Feb 1 tickets are full price.
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Book your CypherCon.com ticket and hotel asap - Milwaukee technology, hacker, and cybersecurity event!

This year's event posters, brilliant work as always by Katy at Katydidart.

BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Early bird tickets are still available! 🎉
Use code BS312-EB20 to get 20% off your #BSides312 ticket.

Grab yours now 👉 bsides312.org
While you’re there, consider volunteering and helping make the event awesome!
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BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Boost your resume and give back! Volunteering shows initiative, teamwork, and community spirit—and our Call for Volunteers at #BSides312 is OPEN 🎉
Apply now and be part of the action: bsides312.org#contribute

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BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

New year, new resolutions! 🎉 One of them should be submitting a CFP. Ours for #BSides312 is open through Feb 28—don’t miss your chance!
Submit here: bsides312.org
#BSides #CFP

BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Don’t miss out! 🚨 Our Early Bird discount is still live.
Save 20% with code BS312-EB20 and join us at #BSides312 on May 16, 2026.
See you there! 👋
bsides312.org for more information.
#BSides

BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Missed our Cyber Monday deal? You’re in luck—Early Bird tickets are live through January! 🎉
Use code BS312-EB20 for 20% off and secure your spot now: bsides312.org

#BSides312 #BSides

BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Cyber Monday SALE! 🎉
Use code BS312-BF25 to get 25% off #BSides312 tickets for our 2026 event—now through 11:30pm CT Monday!
Don’t miss out! #BSides
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BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—we’re now accepting CFPs and CFVs! 🎤🙌
Want to volunteer or share your knowledge with the community? #BSides312 is May 16, 2026, so get yours in while there’s still time!
#BSides
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BSides312 - Chicago's Hacking Conference BSides312 is Chicago's biggest little non-profit hacking & information security conference.

Something extra to be thankful for this week: our CFP and CFV are officially OPEN for #BSides312! 🎤🙌
Got something you want to share on May 16, 2026? Or want to volunteer?
Forms are live on our website—see you in May!
#BSides
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Security BSides312 🎤 All the recorded talks from our cons!🔥 Welcome to the official channel of BSides312 — Chicago’s underground info/cybersecurity conference with big brains, bad jokes, and zero corporate cringe.…

Looking for something to do this Black Friday? Catch up on all the #BSides312 talks from this past May—now live on our YouTube channel! Dive in, see what you missed, and get hyped for our return on May 16, 2026.
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And as you put together your talks for next year, keep in mind that a lot of events (especially BSides and other local conferences) have tons of people who are new to the field. There's a need for talks about fundamentals. Explaining the CIS Top Controls will often do more good than l33t tool drops.

While we are returning in May 2026, do not forget that this weekend, Friday and Saturday, is #BSidesChicago. Make sure to check them out.
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A huge thank you to ICR —who returned for their second year, this time as a Platinum Sponsor!

After joining us as a Gold sponsor last year, they came back even bigger to support us in 2025. We’re grateful for their continued commitment to strengthening the security community!

Unlocking MacOS Internals - Olivia Gallucci - BSides312 2025 Unlocking macOS Internals: A Beginner's Guide to Apple's Open Source Code "Have you ever wondered how macOS and iOS work under the hood? While Apple is known for its closed ecosystem, did you know…

It is time to look at another great talk from the 2025 BSides312 event. In this one, Olivia Gallucci talks about unlocking MacOS internals. They explain it form a standpoint of breaking down Apple's open source ecosystem.
#BSides #BSides312 #MacOS
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Professor Farnsworth.

Good news, everyone!

We have an official date for our next event -- the fifth annual BSides Buffalo will be at Canisius University on June 6, 2026! Follow this account and watch this space for our updated sponsorship packet and more details. Hope to see you there!