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Reposted by Beau Woods
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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Reposted by Beau Woods
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House (and Senate)...
A recap 🧵 of Hackers on the Hill 2025 and a look ahead to 2026
A recap 🧵 of Hackers on the Hill 2025 and a look ahead to 2026
December 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House (and Senate)...
A recap 🧵 of Hackers on the Hill 2025 and a look ahead to 2026
A recap 🧵 of Hackers on the Hill 2025 and a look ahead to 2026
Reposted by Beau Woods
We're headed to Denver, alongside @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social on February 10, 2026!
Submit your interest to engage with state policymakers at the first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado. forms.gle/d7s9EjbFece9...
More details coming soon... #HackersOnTheHill
Submit your interest to engage with state policymakers at the first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado. forms.gle/d7s9EjbFece9...
More details coming soon... #HackersOnTheHill
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're headed to Denver, alongside @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social on February 10, 2026!
Submit your interest to engage with state policymakers at the first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado. forms.gle/d7s9EjbFece9...
More details coming soon... #HackersOnTheHill
Submit your interest to engage with state policymakers at the first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado. forms.gle/d7s9EjbFece9...
More details coming soon... #HackersOnTheHill
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37 years ago
In December 1988, a photo book documenting the beginnings of the D.C. hardcore punk scene was released.
“Banned In DC” is a “must have” for every music lover’s bookshelf
#punk #punks #punkrock #bannedindc #hardcorepunk #hardcore #history #punkrockhistory
In December 1988, a photo book documenting the beginnings of the D.C. hardcore punk scene was released.
“Banned In DC” is a “must have” for every music lover’s bookshelf
#punk #punks #punkrock #bannedindc #hardcorepunk #hardcore #history #punkrockhistory
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
37 years ago
In December 1988, a photo book documenting the beginnings of the D.C. hardcore punk scene was released.
“Banned In DC” is a “must have” for every music lover’s bookshelf
#punk #punks #punkrock #bannedindc #hardcorepunk #hardcore #history #punkrockhistory
In December 1988, a photo book documenting the beginnings of the D.C. hardcore punk scene was released.
“Banned In DC” is a “must have” for every music lover’s bookshelf
#punk #punks #punkrock #bannedindc #hardcorepunk #hardcore #history #punkrockhistory
Reposted by Beau Woods
This week at TenguCon, our own Henry Danielson will be sharing about the Aerospace Village and outer space attacks and the space grand challenge! Stay tuned for all the fun.
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This week at TenguCon, our own Henry Danielson will be sharing about the Aerospace Village and outer space attacks and the space grand challenge! Stay tuned for all the fun.
Reposted by Beau Woods
It’s official — the Policy Village schedule for #BSidesOttawa is now posted. Join sessions where security, policy, and innovation meet.
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#PublicPolicy #CyberSecurity #BSides
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#PublicPolicy #CyberSecurity #BSides
Policy Village - BSidesOttawa
Policy Village is not about corporate policies such as Acceptable Use Policy… Nor is it about implementing technical controls or anything like that. Rather, it’s about understanding the ways that…
bsidesottawa.ca
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It’s official — the Policy Village schedule for #BSidesOttawa is now posted. Join sessions where security, policy, and innovation meet.
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#PublicPolicy #CyberSecurity #BSides
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#PublicPolicy #CyberSecurity #BSides
Reposted by Beau Woods
Attending Policy Village at #BSidesOttawa next week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...
D'Arcy McGee's · 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7, Canada
★★★★☆ · Restaurant
maps.app.goo.gl
November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Attending Policy Village at #BSidesOttawa next week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...
Reposted by Beau Woods
The #BSidesOttawa Policy Village lineup is out! Explore talks on policy, governance, and cybersecurity’s evolving landscape. Don’t miss this year’s sessions.
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity
Policy Village - BSidesOttawa
Policy Village is not about corporate policies such as Acceptable Use Policy… Nor is it about implementing technical controls or anything like that. Rather, it’s about understanding the ways that…
bsidesottawa.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The #BSidesOttawa Policy Village lineup is out! Explore talks on policy, governance, and cybersecurity’s evolving landscape. Don’t miss this year’s sessions.
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity
🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa...
#CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity
Reposted by Beau Woods
Attending Policy Village at BSides Ottawa next week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...
D'Arcy McGee's · 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7, Canada
★★★★☆ · Restaurant
maps.app.goo.gl
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Attending Policy Village at BSides Ottawa next week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...
Reposted by Beau Woods
Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe.
More info: bsidesottawa.ca
#PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
More info: bsidesottawa.ca
#PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe.
More info: bsidesottawa.ca
#PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
More info: bsidesottawa.ca
#PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
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Bridging the gap between hackers & policymakers at BSides Ottawa's Policy Village. Dedicated time for dialogue, networking & understanding how government policy shapes cybersecurity. Bring your curiosity! Visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #InfoSec #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bridging the gap between hackers & policymakers at BSides Ottawa's Policy Village. Dedicated time for dialogue, networking & understanding how government policy shapes cybersecurity. Bring your curiosity! Visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #InfoSec #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa
Reposted by Beau Woods
Calling cybersecurity folks & policymakers! BSides Ottawa's Policy Village is your space to connect, learn & exchange ideas. Talks + structured networking time = real conversations about tech policy. New to either field? Perfect! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #InfoSec
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Calling cybersecurity folks & policymakers! BSides Ottawa's Policy Village is your space to connect, learn & exchange ideas. Talks + structured networking time = real conversations about tech policy. New to either field? Perfect! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #InfoSec
Reposted by Beau Woods
Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready?
Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready?
Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
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Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers?
Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers?
Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
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AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare?
Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
#AIRegulation #TechPolicy
Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
#AIRegulation #TechPolicy
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare?
Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
#AIRegulation #TechPolicy
Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
#AIRegulation #TechPolicy
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Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift?
Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift?
Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
Reposted by Beau Woods
Cyber resilience starts local.
Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberSecurity #Grassroots
Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberSecurity #Grassroots
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Cyber resilience starts local.
Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberSecurity #Grassroots
Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberSecurity #Grassroots
Reposted by Beau Woods
No politics. No jargon. Just hackers and policy folks figuring out how to make the digital world work better.
Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/
Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
No politics. No jargon. Just hackers and policy folks figuring out how to make the digital world work better.
Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/
Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa
Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/
Reposted by Beau Woods
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself?
Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself?
Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa.
#CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
Reposted by Beau Woods
I'll be at the Texas Book Festival in Austin this weekend doing a panel with @scalzi.com!
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'll be at the Texas Book Festival in Austin this weekend doing a panel with @scalzi.com!
Heh. My uber driver claimed to be an operative for the NSA and FBI collecting on people in the US. Couldn't name his authorities nor divisions.
Last thing he said to me was "don't make come eat you up." Uh. What can you say to that but "I don't taste good, Justin."
Last thing he said to me was "don't make come eat you up." Uh. What can you say to that but "I don't taste good, Justin."
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Heh. My uber driver claimed to be an operative for the NSA and FBI collecting on people in the US. Couldn't name his authorities nor divisions.
Last thing he said to me was "don't make come eat you up." Uh. What can you say to that but "I don't taste good, Justin."
Last thing he said to me was "don't make come eat you up." Uh. What can you say to that but "I don't taste good, Justin."
New cocktail, the Vibe Code. Recipe:
- 1 part ice
- 1 part whatever has matriculated into the bar mat
- 1 part ice
- 1 part whatever has matriculated into the bar mat
October 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
New cocktail, the Vibe Code. Recipe:
- 1 part ice
- 1 part whatever has matriculated into the bar mat
- 1 part ice
- 1 part whatever has matriculated into the bar mat
This is the way
Serious take: the solution to Safe Browsing false positives like the Immich one is passkeys.
Phishing regularly upends people's lives. The Safe Browsing cat-and-mouse with all its opaque false positives will be necessary until we roll out phishing-resistant auth.
Phishing regularly upends people's lives. The Safe Browsing cat-and-mouse with all its opaque false positives will be necessary until we roll out phishing-resistant auth.
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is the way