BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
@bsideschicago.bsky.social
BSidesChicago.org is a unique gathering of hacking and Infosec enthusiasts from all walks of life. This event is designed to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking in an informal, diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
🦩 Oh, you thought my last code was easy?
Let’s see who’s really got the feathers to fly this weekend.
A new cipher challenge lands soon — and the prize?
Half-price workshops for the cleverest flock!
Get your decoding goggles ready, lovelies…
-Sasha
#BSidesChicago #cybersecurity #infosec
Let’s see who’s really got the feathers to fly this weekend.
A new cipher challenge lands soon — and the prize?
Half-price workshops for the cleverest flock!
Get your decoding goggles ready, lovelies…
-Sasha
#BSidesChicago #cybersecurity #infosec
October 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🦩 Oh, you thought my last code was easy?
Let’s see who’s really got the feathers to fly this weekend.
A new cipher challenge lands soon — and the prize?
Half-price workshops for the cleverest flock!
Get your decoding goggles ready, lovelies…
-Sasha
#BSidesChicago #cybersecurity #infosec
Let’s see who’s really got the feathers to fly this weekend.
A new cipher challenge lands soon — and the prize?
Half-price workshops for the cleverest flock!
Get your decoding goggles ready, lovelies…
-Sasha
#BSidesChicago #cybersecurity #infosec
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
2025 will be my last #BSidesChicago. I know I’ll cry, but they’ll be tears of gratitude for this community. One final #FlamingoUprising, workshops Oct 31, conference Nov 1.
I’ve given my heart for almost 10 yrs - Come laugh, learn, and maybe cry with me at my final @bsideschicago.bsky.social
I’ve given my heart for almost 10 yrs - Come laugh, learn, and maybe cry with me at my final @bsideschicago.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
2025 will be my last #BSidesChicago. I know I’ll cry, but they’ll be tears of gratitude for this community. One final #FlamingoUprising, workshops Oct 31, conference Nov 1.
I’ve given my heart for almost 10 yrs - Come laugh, learn, and maybe cry with me at my final @bsideschicago.bsky.social
I’ve given my heart for almost 10 yrs - Come laugh, learn, and maybe cry with me at my final @bsideschicago.bsky.social
Fresh feathers, fresh look, fresh schedule!
#BSidesChicago 2025 is strutting in with a brand-new website look and a freshly announced schedule. From workshops to lightning talks to deep technical dives, and it’s all flamingo-approved!
bsideschicago.org/schedule
#FlamingoUprising #Cybersecurity
#BSidesChicago 2025 is strutting in with a brand-new website look and a freshly announced schedule. From workshops to lightning talks to deep technical dives, and it’s all flamingo-approved!
bsideschicago.org/schedule
#FlamingoUprising #Cybersecurity
Schedule – BSidesChicago
bsideschicago.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fresh feathers, fresh look, fresh schedule!
#BSidesChicago 2025 is strutting in with a brand-new website look and a freshly announced schedule. From workshops to lightning talks to deep technical dives, and it’s all flamingo-approved!
bsideschicago.org/schedule
#FlamingoUprising #Cybersecurity
#BSidesChicago 2025 is strutting in with a brand-new website look and a freshly announced schedule. From workshops to lightning talks to deep technical dives, and it’s all flamingo-approved!
bsideschicago.org/schedule
#FlamingoUprising #Cybersecurity
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
Excited to be presenting "A Standard For Investigative Playbooks" at @bsideschicago.bsky.social next month - I'll be discussing the new Human Centered Investigation Playbook (HCIP) standard and how we've implemented it in @securityonion.bsky.social as a proactive guide for analysts.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
Schedule – BSidesChicago
bsideschicago.org
September 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Excited to be presenting "A Standard For Investigative Playbooks" at @bsideschicago.bsky.social next month - I'll be discussing the new Human Centered Investigation Playbook (HCIP) standard and how we've implemented it in @securityonion.bsky.social as a proactive guide for analysts.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
Big love to our friends at #Blueteamcon this weekend — keep the Chicago infosec vibe strong! 🦩 See you all again Oct 31–Nov 1 for #BSidesChicago!
September 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Big love to our friends at #Blueteamcon this weekend — keep the Chicago infosec vibe strong! 🦩 See you all again Oct 31–Nov 1 for #BSidesChicago!
🦩 59 days to go! The Flamingo Uprising is back bigger, louder, and pinker than ever! Don’t get stuck on the outside looking in — snag your BSidesChicago 2025 tickets now before Sasha struts off with the last ones. events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity
BSidesChicago 2025
BSidesChicago 2025 is Oct 31–Nov 1! 🎉 Conf tix $25/$15 student. Sasha says grab yours now: bsideschicago.org 🦩
events.humanitix.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🦩 59 days to go! The Flamingo Uprising is back bigger, louder, and pinker than ever! Don’t get stuck on the outside looking in — snag your BSidesChicago 2025 tickets now before Sasha struts off with the last ones. events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity
🦩 The flock needs a nest!
Our BSidesChicago 2025 room block at the fabulous Chicago Hilton is now live 🏨✨
Workshops Oct 31 • Conference Nov 1
Grab your room before the block flies away → book.passkey.com/go/BSIDESCHI...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
Our BSidesChicago 2025 room block at the fabulous Chicago Hilton is now live 🏨✨
Workshops Oct 31 • Conference Nov 1
Grab your room before the block flies away → book.passkey.com/go/BSIDESCHI...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
Filling the earth and your event with the light & warmth of hospitality
Book your hotel room for BSIDES Chicago2025 at the Hilton Chicago available here on an exclusive basis
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August 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🦩 The flock needs a nest!
Our BSidesChicago 2025 room block at the fabulous Chicago Hilton is now live 🏨✨
Workshops Oct 31 • Conference Nov 1
Grab your room before the block flies away → book.passkey.com/go/BSIDESCHI...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
Our BSidesChicago 2025 room block at the fabulous Chicago Hilton is now live 🏨✨
Workshops Oct 31 • Conference Nov 1
Grab your room before the block flies away → book.passkey.com/go/BSIDESCHI...
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
CFP reviews are DONE! Now comes the hard part: final cuts and notifications. So many great talks, not enough slots. Grateful for every single one of you who submitted.!!🦩❤️
#CyberSecurity #BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
#CyberSecurity #BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
CFP reviews are DONE! Now comes the hard part: final cuts and notifications. So many great talks, not enough slots. Grateful for every single one of you who submitted.!!🦩❤️
#CyberSecurity #BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
#CyberSecurity #BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
Workshops drop this weekend!! Seats will vanish FAST! Bring your laptop, bring your curiosity, and maybe bring a fire extinguisher!!! 🖥️🔥 #BSidesChicago #CyberSecurity @rnbwkat.bsky.social @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Workshops drop this weekend!! Seats will vanish FAST! Bring your laptop, bring your curiosity, and maybe bring a fire extinguisher!!! 🖥️🔥 #BSidesChicago #CyberSecurity @rnbwkat.bsky.social @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
🦩 KEYNOTE DROP 🦩
#BSidesChicago 2025 just got a whole lot louder (and smarter).
We’re kicking off this year’s Flamingo Uprising with none other than…
🔥 Tarah Wheeler 🔥
[thread 👇]
#BSidesChicago 2025 just got a whole lot louder (and smarter).
We’re kicking off this year’s Flamingo Uprising with none other than…
🔥 Tarah Wheeler 🔥
[thread 👇]
July 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🦩 KEYNOTE DROP 🦩
#BSidesChicago 2025 just got a whole lot louder (and smarter).
We’re kicking off this year’s Flamingo Uprising with none other than…
🔥 Tarah Wheeler 🔥
[thread 👇]
#BSidesChicago 2025 just got a whole lot louder (and smarter).
We’re kicking off this year’s Flamingo Uprising with none other than…
🔥 Tarah Wheeler 🔥
[thread 👇]
Workshop Update
We’re running behind on workshop responses. They were supposed to fly out last week, but we got distracted 🦩 We’re catching up now, and emails will go out this week!
Thanks for your patience. We had some awesome proposals, and we’re making sure each one gets the care it deserves.
We’re running behind on workshop responses. They were supposed to fly out last week, but we got distracted 🦩 We’re catching up now, and emails will go out this week!
Thanks for your patience. We had some awesome proposals, and we’re making sure each one gets the care it deserves.
July 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Workshop Update
We’re running behind on workshop responses. They were supposed to fly out last week, but we got distracted 🦩 We’re catching up now, and emails will go out this week!
Thanks for your patience. We had some awesome proposals, and we’re making sure each one gets the care it deserves.
We’re running behind on workshop responses. They were supposed to fly out last week, but we got distracted 🦩 We’re catching up now, and emails will go out this week!
Thanks for your patience. We had some awesome proposals, and we’re making sure each one gets the care it deserves.
🦩 BSidesChicago CFP closes July 31! Your turn to stand tall, stand out, and set the stage on fire!! Submit now: sessionize.com/bsideschicag... #FlamingoUprising #CFP #BSidesChicago
BSidesChicago 2025: Call for Speakers
🎉 BSidesChicago 2025 is back — and we’re going BIGGER than ever! 🎉That’s right: we’re celebrating our 12th in-person year by leveling up to two full...
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July 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🦩 BSidesChicago CFP closes July 31! Your turn to stand tall, stand out, and set the stage on fire!! Submit now: sessionize.com/bsideschicag... #FlamingoUprising #CFP #BSidesChicago
🔥 CFP is OPEN!
Got a talk? A rant? A weird demo involving birds and breaches?
#BSidesChicago wants YOU!! 🦩
📅 Oct 31–Nov 1
🎤 First-timers welcome!
🔗 sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
“Stand tall. Strut loud. Submit your talk.”
– Sasha the Flamingo 💅
#FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity #CFP
Got a talk? A rant? A weird demo involving birds and breaches?
#BSidesChicago wants YOU!! 🦩
📅 Oct 31–Nov 1
🎤 First-timers welcome!
🔗 sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
“Stand tall. Strut loud. Submit your talk.”
– Sasha the Flamingo 💅
#FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity #CFP
July 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🔥 CFP is OPEN!
Got a talk? A rant? A weird demo involving birds and breaches?
#BSidesChicago wants YOU!! 🦩
📅 Oct 31–Nov 1
🎤 First-timers welcome!
🔗 sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
“Stand tall. Strut loud. Submit your talk.”
– Sasha the Flamingo 💅
#FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity #CFP
Got a talk? A rant? A weird demo involving birds and breaches?
#BSidesChicago wants YOU!! 🦩
📅 Oct 31–Nov 1
🎤 First-timers welcome!
🔗 sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
“Stand tall. Strut loud. Submit your talk.”
– Sasha the Flamingo 💅
#FlamingoUprising #CyberSecurity #CFP
#BSidesChicago #CFP is now open for conference submissions!! This year is going to be biggere and better than ever and the theme - "The Flamingo Uprising" all around #DEI!
events.humanitix.com/bsideschicago-2025
events.humanitix.com/bsideschicago-2025
July 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#BSidesChicago #CFP is now open for conference submissions!! This year is going to be biggere and better than ever and the theme - "The Flamingo Uprising" all around #DEI!
events.humanitix.com/bsideschicago-2025
events.humanitix.com/bsideschicago-2025
💥 BSidesChicago 2025 is staying affordable!
We’re here for the community—not profit. That’s why our ticket prices remain low:
🎟️ General Admission: $20
💡 Workshops: $25
📚 Students: $10/day (General Admission + Workshops)!
#BSidesChicago #CyberForAll
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We’re here for the community—not profit. That’s why our ticket prices remain low:
🎟️ General Admission: $20
💡 Workshops: $25
📚 Students: $10/day (General Admission + Workshops)!
#BSidesChicago #CyberForAll
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January 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
💥 BSidesChicago 2025 is staying affordable!
We’re here for the community—not profit. That’s why our ticket prices remain low:
🎟️ General Admission: $20
💡 Workshops: $25
📚 Students: $10/day (General Admission + Workshops)!
#BSidesChicago #CyberForAll
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We’re here for the community—not profit. That’s why our ticket prices remain low:
🎟️ General Admission: $20
💡 Workshops: $25
📚 Students: $10/day (General Admission + Workshops)!
#BSidesChicago #CyberForAll
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🎉 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Foundation, Our Future 🌟
In light of recent developments affecting DEI efforts across government organizations, we want to make something abundantly clear: #BSidesChicago will never deny our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 💪
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In light of recent developments affecting DEI efforts across government organizations, we want to make something abundantly clear: #BSidesChicago will never deny our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 💪
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January 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🎉 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Foundation, Our Future 🌟
In light of recent developments affecting DEI efforts across government organizations, we want to make something abundantly clear: #BSidesChicago will never deny our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 💪
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In light of recent developments affecting DEI efforts across government organizations, we want to make something abundantly clear: #BSidesChicago will never deny our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 💪
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🦩 Squawk! Did anybirdie else blink and suddenly it's 10 days into 2024? Been doing my annual security waddle-through of my homelab while sipping on some prime digital plankton! 🏠🔒
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January 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🦩 Squawk! Did anybirdie else blink and suddenly it's 10 days into 2024? Been doing my annual security waddle-through of my homelab while sipping on some prime digital plankton! 🏠🔒
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🎉Happy New Year from #BSidesLondon! 🎉
It's finally 2025!
Let's continue our mission to create a vibrant community of security professionals.
Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and inspiration!
We will see you December! 🚀
#HappyNewYear2025 #BSidesLDN2025
It's finally 2025!
Let's continue our mission to create a vibrant community of security professionals.
Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and inspiration!
We will see you December! 🚀
#HappyNewYear2025 #BSidesLDN2025
January 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🎉Happy New Year from #BSidesLondon! 🎉
It's finally 2025!
Let's continue our mission to create a vibrant community of security professionals.
Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and inspiration!
We will see you December! 🚀
#HappyNewYear2025 #BSidesLDN2025
It's finally 2025!
Let's continue our mission to create a vibrant community of security professionals.
Here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and inspiration!
We will see you December! 🚀
#HappyNewYear2025 #BSidesLDN2025
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
Off to a great start on Day 2 of #BSidesAustin - We have a new LinkedIn page too! (as we migrate from X) Please also follow us there: linkedin.com/company/bsid...
Flamingo courtesy of @bsideschicago.bsky.social 😀
(photo courtesy of Nathan Latsha)
Flamingo courtesy of @bsideschicago.bsky.social 😀
(photo courtesy of Nathan Latsha)
December 6, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Off to a great start on Day 2 of #BSidesAustin - We have a new LinkedIn page too! (as we migrate from X) Please also follow us there: linkedin.com/company/bsid...
Flamingo courtesy of @bsideschicago.bsky.social 😀
(photo courtesy of Nathan Latsha)
Flamingo courtesy of @bsideschicago.bsky.social 😀
(photo courtesy of Nathan Latsha)
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
1/5 👋 Live from NYC! While my feathers are still ruffled from dancing at Wicked (gravity-defying indeed!), let's talk about setting up Suricata in your homelab! 🦩
December 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM
1/5 👋 Live from NYC! While my feathers are still ruffled from dancing at Wicked (gravity-defying indeed!), let's talk about setting up Suricata in your homelab! 🦩
We’re done with the #BSidesChicago account on Twitter (or whatever it’s called these days). The hate and negativity on the platform no longer align with our values or the inclusive and supportive community we strive to build.
Here we are and here we will stay! #DEI #Hacking #CyberSecurity
Here we are and here we will stay! #DEI #Hacking #CyberSecurity
November 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
We’re done with the #BSidesChicago account on Twitter (or whatever it’s called these days). The hate and negativity on the platform no longer align with our values or the inclusive and supportive community we strive to build.
Here we are and here we will stay! #DEI #Hacking #CyberSecurity
Here we are and here we will stay! #DEI #Hacking #CyberSecurity
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
And that’s a wrap! Two amazing days at #BSidesMelbourne filled with fun, inspiration, and flamingo magic. My heart’s staying here even as I fly back to Chicago tomorrow—but don’t worry, Melbourne, @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social and I will be back next year! 🦩✨ #FlamingoLove #CyberSecurity
November 17, 2024 at 5:44 AM
And that’s a wrap! Two amazing days at #BSidesMelbourne filled with fun, inspiration, and flamingo magic. My heart’s staying here even as I fly back to Chicago tomorrow—but don’t worry, Melbourne, @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social and I will be back next year! 🦩✨ #FlamingoLove #CyberSecurity
I’M BACK, MELBOURNE! 🦩💃
One of my all-time fave cities for one of my fave BSides! So ready to dance, prance, and maybe sneak in a little tech mischief. Melbourne, get ready for a flamingo takeover! 🎉💫 #FlamingoReturns #BSidesMelbourne #Hacking #CyberSecurity #FlamingoPower
One of my all-time fave cities for one of my fave BSides! So ready to dance, prance, and maybe sneak in a little tech mischief. Melbourne, get ready for a flamingo takeover! 🎉💫 #FlamingoReturns #BSidesMelbourne #Hacking #CyberSecurity #FlamingoPower
November 14, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Reposted by BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
Sasha has joined bsky! @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
November 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Sasha has joined bsky! @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social
🦩 Sasha Update! 🦩 Heading to Sydney tonight, then off to BSidesMelbourne on Thursday! Ready for Aussie adventures, sunshine, and some epic flamingo dance moves. 🌞💃 Stay tuned, mates! #SashaWorldTour #BSidesMelbourne
November 10, 2024 at 1:39 PM
🦩 Sasha Update! 🦩 Heading to Sydney tonight, then off to BSidesMelbourne on Thursday! Ready for Aussie adventures, sunshine, and some epic flamingo dance moves. 🌞💃 Stay tuned, mates! #SashaWorldTour #BSidesMelbourne