Tom Hessman
@tkh16.bsky.social
InfoSec (Counter Hack, SANS). Theatre (Phoenix Productions, Exit 82 Theatre). I ❤️ ACLU, Planned Parenthood, NNAF, EFF, etc. LGBTQIA+ ally. Views are my own. he/him
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I'm a video game character, complete with my theatre blacks, headset, and prompt book! Check me out in this year's SANS Holiday Hack Challenge at SANS.org/holidayhack
I'm a video game character, complete with my theatre blacks, headset, and prompt book! Check me out in this year's SANS Holiday Hack Challenge at SANS.org/holidayhack
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I'm a video game character, complete with my theatre blacks, headset, and prompt book! Check me out in this year's SANS Holiday Hack Challenge at SANS.org/holidayhack
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The PancakesCon CTF is graciously hosted and operated by the the SANS Institute. Please join the CTF channel in the PancakesCon Slack for registration details. The winner will receive a free subscription to SANS Skills Quest by NetWars (Core Edition)!
September 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The PancakesCon CTF is graciously hosted and operated by the the SANS Institute. Please join the CTF channel in the PancakesCon Slack for registration details. The winner will receive a free subscription to SANS Skills Quest by NetWars (Core Edition)!
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August 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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oh god this is the true curse of the millennial
August 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
oh god this is the true curse of the millennial
The PancakesCon CFP closes on Saturday! This is a super fun virtual conference with a unique format where each talk is half cyber, half hobbies/other interests. I'd submit myself but I have a conflict! Details on the form:
Hello, friends! Do you want to -speak- at #PancakesCon this year? Our CFP is ~open~! forms.gle/K8UnDGHPdmj6...
CFP Closes August 9 at 1800 Central Time. Don't miss out! Start thinking of your talk ideas now! Details at pancakescon.com, and mentorship and help on our Slack if you're a novice speaker
CFP Closes August 9 at 1800 Central Time. Don't miss out! Start thinking of your talk ideas now! Details at pancakescon.com, and mentorship and help on our Slack if you're a novice speaker
PancakesCon 6: Family Brunch - CFP
PancakesCon is a cybersecurity conference that will be conducted all day on 9/21/2025 (US Central Time). This conference is 100% virtual, not for profit and free to stream.
**PancakesCon has a UNIQUE...
forms.gle
August 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The PancakesCon CFP closes on Saturday! This is a super fun virtual conference with a unique format where each talk is half cyber, half hobbies/other interests. I'd submit myself but I have a conflict! Details on the form:
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I'm in a phenomenal talk on gender inequality in cybersecurity this morrning and this is such a great cheat sheet for intersectional fair employment.
August 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I'm in a phenomenal talk on gender inequality in cybersecurity this morrning and this is such a great cheat sheet for intersectional fair employment.
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You have one final week to get your talks into PancakesCon on September 21, or to volunteer to help with the conference. We are also looking for workshop submissions and prize sponsors. Please reach out before we hit operational deadlines.
August 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
You have one final week to get your talks into PancakesCon on September 21, or to volunteer to help with the conference. We are also looking for workshop submissions and prize sponsors. Please reach out before we hit operational deadlines.
My production of Bat Boy The Musical with Phoenix Productions, Inc. has been nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the NJACT Perry Awards! I'm so honored to have my first nomination! Bat Boy has 7 nominations total, and Phoenix has 22. Congratulations to all! 🥳🥰🎭
July 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My production of Bat Boy The Musical with Phoenix Productions, Inc. has been nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the NJACT Perry Awards! I'm so honored to have my first nomination! Bat Boy has 7 nominations total, and Phoenix has 22. Congratulations to all! 🥳🥰🎭
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You have two weeks left to get your awesome talks into @pancakescon.com and @comfyconau.bsky.social !!!! Don’t miss out being part of our insane global free online con!!! forms.gle/H5bCRSaJY1f3... #cybersecurity #cfp
PancakesCon 6: Family Brunch - CFP
PancakesCon is a cybersecurity conference that will be conducted all day on 9/21/2025 (US Central Time). This conference is 100% virtual, not for profit and free to stream.
**PancakesCon has a UNIQUE...
forms.gle
July 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
You have two weeks left to get your awesome talks into @pancakescon.com and @comfyconau.bsky.social !!!! Don’t miss out being part of our insane global free online con!!! forms.gle/H5bCRSaJY1f3... #cybersecurity #cfp
Curious about this "bariatric seating":
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
Photos: First Look at the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
Photos: First Look at the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
The Public Theater, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Parks & Recreation and Department of Cultural Affairs and the Central Park Conservancy, officially cut the ribbon on the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out first images of the theater's new exterior!
www.broadwayworld.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Curious about this "bariatric seating":
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
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Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead Jon M. Chu's Oh, the Places You'll Go animated movie musical, featuring music by Pasek & Paul! www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aria...
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Jon M. Chu's OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO Animated Musical
Ariana Grande, along with Broadway favorite Josh Gad, have officially joined the voice cast for Oh, the Places You'll Go, the upcoming animated musical feature based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name.
www.broadwayworld.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead Jon M. Chu's Oh, the Places You'll Go animated movie musical, featuring music by Pasek & Paul! www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aria...
Had SOOO much fun laughing my tail off at opening night of Murder, Magic, & Mead, an original murder mystery comedy written and produced by my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social! It runs for six weeks at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...don't miss it!
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
June 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Had SOOO much fun laughing my tail off at opening night of Murder, Magic, & Mead, an original murder mystery comedy written and produced by my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social! It runs for six weeks at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...don't miss it!
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
It was SO wonderful catching up with @icanhaspii.bsky.social!
Had a great time today with a very dear friend @tkh16.bsky.social. Coincidentally, it was a nice reminder that we are only 5 or so months away from the @counterhack.bsky.social #SANS #DFIR #CTF #HolidayHack!!!
June 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It was SO wonderful catching up with @icanhaspii.bsky.social!
Happy 15 years, @counterhack.bsky.social! 🥳
June 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Happy 15 years, @counterhack.bsky.social! 🥳
Had SO much fun returning to the woods with @octoberensemble.bsky.social last night, seeing my friends shine, and seeing @thekatchats.bsky.social join the Milky White club! 🤩🐮💖
May 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Had SO much fun returning to the woods with @octoberensemble.bsky.social last night, seeing my friends shine, and seeing @thekatchats.bsky.social join the Milky White club! 🤩🐮💖
I had an INCREDIBLE experience seeing my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
May 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I had an INCREDIBLE experience seeing my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
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Love thy neighbor doesn’t come with fine print.
May 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Love thy neighbor doesn’t come with fine print.
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This is terrifying in America. ICE agents are showing up masked—these abductions must stop. If you’re going to detain someone, show your face, present a warrant, and proper ID. Disappearing people from their families without evidence or accountability isn’t law enforcement—it’s state-sponsored fear.
April 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is terrifying in America. ICE agents are showing up masked—these abductions must stop. If you’re going to detain someone, show your face, present a warrant, and proper ID. Disappearing people from their families without evidence or accountability isn’t law enforcement—it’s state-sponsored fear.
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DHS is paying the president of El Salvador to imprison immigrants from the U.S. in brutal conditions — and today, Trump welcomed him to the White House.
Our government shouldn’t ship people off to be tortured.
Our government shouldn’t ship people off to be tortured.
April 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DHS is paying the president of El Salvador to imprison immigrants from the U.S. in brutal conditions — and today, Trump welcomed him to the White House.
Our government shouldn’t ship people off to be tortured.
Our government shouldn’t ship people off to be tortured.
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Left unchecked, six months from now this will include people who are mean to the administration on social media.
REPORTER: You mentioned you're open to deporting individuals that aren't foreign aliens but aren't criminal to El Salvador. Does that include US citizens?
TRUMP: If they are criminals and hit people with baseball bats, if they rape 87 year old women, yeah. Yeah. That includes them. I'm all for it.
TRUMP: If they are criminals and hit people with baseball bats, if they rape 87 year old women, yeah. Yeah. That includes them. I'm all for it.
April 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Left unchecked, six months from now this will include people who are mean to the administration on social media.
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President Trump’s new executive order and the SAVE Act threaten to make voting more difficult for millions of people across the country.
The SAVE Act isn't about safeguarding elections. It's about silencing voters.
Tell your Senator: Vote NO on the Save Act.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
The SAVE Act isn't about safeguarding elections. It's about silencing voters.
Tell your Senator: Vote NO on the Save Act.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
Stop the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act would keep millions of people from being able to vote – and would shut countless eligible voters out of our democracy. Urge Congress to vote no now.
action.aclu.org
April 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
President Trump’s new executive order and the SAVE Act threaten to make voting more difficult for millions of people across the country.
The SAVE Act isn't about safeguarding elections. It's about silencing voters.
Tell your Senator: Vote NO on the Save Act.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
The SAVE Act isn't about safeguarding elections. It's about silencing voters.
Tell your Senator: Vote NO on the Save Act.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Today, the government detained another student for their speech.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
April 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Today, the government detained another student for their speech.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
I was there the day they filmed!
The filmed version of the recent Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics! www.broadwayworld.com/article/MERR...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Proshot Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the film of the Tony-winning production of Merrily We Roll Along, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff, and Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez.
www.broadwayworld.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I was there the day they filmed!
On the way to @cyphercon.bsky.social with the rest of the @counterhack.bsky.social crew! Who will I see there?
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On the way to @cyphercon.bsky.social with the rest of the @counterhack.bsky.social crew! Who will I see there?
I love my trans and non-binary friends!!! 💖🏳️⚧️ #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility
April 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I love my trans and non-binary friends!!! 💖🏳️⚧️ #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility