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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🦩 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

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rnbwkat 🏳️‍🌈 @rnbwkat.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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Matthew Gracie @infosecgoon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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!

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

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!

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🦩 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

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BSidesChicago 2025 is Oct 31–Nov 1! 🎉 Conf tix $25/$15 student. Sasha says grab yours now: bsideschicago.org 🦩

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

🦩 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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🦩 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 👇]

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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.

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🔥 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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

#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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

💥 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 1/2

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🎉 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. 💪 1/4

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Sasha the Dancing Flamingo @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

🦩 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! 🏠🔒 1/5

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BSides London @bsideslondon.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

🎉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

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BSides Austin @bsidesaustin.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

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)

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Sasha the Dancing Flamingo @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

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! 🦩

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

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

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rnbwkat 🏳️‍🌈 @rnbwkat.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

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

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rnbwkat 🏳️‍🌈 @rnbwkat.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Sasha has joined bsky! @sashatheflamingo.bsky.social

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

🦩 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

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

#BSidesChicago 2025 will be expanding to 2 days with full workshops and the full conference! Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025! Mark your calendars! #hacking #CyberSecurity #WomenInSTEM

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Sharing this from our Chief Flamingo Officer because she's absolutely right - #BSidesCHI was INCREDIBLE beyond words! Our community showed up and showed OUT! Absolutely bursting with pride at what we all created together! 🦩✨ #BSidesChicago #WeDidThat

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Here is our Career Village Lightning talks and workshop schedule for tomorrow!! #BSidesChicago docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

We just released the last of the wait list tickets - we are officially SOLD SOLD SOLD-OUT! Absolutely NO tickets will be sold at the door. If you missed out this year, try us again in 2025! #BSidesChicago

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Damn, we opened up another batch of tickets and those SOLD OUT too. Ok, the wait list is open again, one last time. If we can swing it, we will release them tomorrow morning (Friday). #BSidesChicago #Hacking #CyberSecurity

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Interested in an amazing #CTF? We got it! Bringing back our "Zero Knowledge Required" team for our fantastic CTF. Check out the details here: bsideschicago.org/ctf/ #WomenInSTEM #Hacking #CyberSecurity #BSidesChicago

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

🎟️ Only 12 tickets remaining for #BSidesChicago! Once these are gone, we'll be moving to a waitlist system. Don't miss your chance to join us - grab your spot before they're all gone! Get your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag... #InfoSec #CyberSecurity

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

🚨 BSidesChicago Volunteers: Check Your Inbox! 🚨 We sent out an important email with all the details for #BSidesChicago 🦩 If you don’t see it, please check your spam/junk folder. Still no luck? Reach out to volunteer@bsideschicago.org so we can get you sorted!

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

🌍 #BSidesChicago is going GREEN! 🌍 This year, we’re skipping the swag bags to help the environment. 🌱 So if you need something to carry all your stickers, raffle prizes, and other cool stuff, make sure to BYO-Bag! 🎒✨ Let’s reduce waste and keep BSides eco-friendly! 🦩🌿 #EcoFriendlyHacker #hacker

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Reminder that in 3 days, at 23:59, Oct 18th, #BSidesChicago prices will increase from $15 to $30. This is because we need accurate counts for food/beverage. PLEASE get tickets before they increase! events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

🚨 #BSidesChicago needs YOU! 🚨 Want to help make the Windy City’s coolest security event happen? We're looking for additional volunteers! Be a valuable part of an awesome team! 🦩 No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! DM or email volunteer at bsideschicago.org

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Emails out to all the volunteers for #BSidesChicago - please make sure to check spam - if you don't respond, we will have to move to alternates. Thank you!

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

🎉The #BSidesChicago Schedule is LIVE! 🎉 Our lineup of amazing talks & hands-on activities is live! Whether you’re a security noob or seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered. Get ready for a jam-packed day of knowledge, networking, and flamingo-fueled fun! 🦩 #hacking 👉 bsideschicago.org/schedule/

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

The schedule for #BSidesChicago is set for now. Waiting on speakers to confirm. We should be able to announce sometime late Monday! Get your tickets now! They will sell out - over 50% sold right now (53% to be exact)! events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

🦩 The #BSidesChicago Schedule is in the Works! You know what's even more challenging than a game of chess? 🤔 Putting together a schedule with all the incredible talks by brilliant minds from around the world! 🌍✨ events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Greetings #BSidesChicago - we have 8 speakers who have not confirmed their talks. Please check email/spam. We will be moving to our backups in another day or so. Please confirm your talk acceptance!

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

If you didn't make the cut, feel free to reach out to cfp at bsideschicago.org and we will do our best to provide feedback to help you improve. And again, so many great talk just missed the mark due to running out of time slots. #BSidesChicago #CFP

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

ALL notifications for #BSidesChicago have gone out. If you got declined followed by Accepted, there was a glitch - you're Accepted. PLEASE, check spam and CONFIRM your session! This was the toughest year yet! You are AWESOME, we just have time slot limits.

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 30/09/2024

The hardest part of any conference - sending "declined" emails. 😢 The sheer number of amazing talks forced us to make hard decisions. Not all can be accepted. And we're not done yet, so there's still a chance if you have not received a notice yet. #BSidesChicago

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

🦩 Hey, it’s Sasha the Dancing Flamingo with some big news! We have so many amazing talks this year that we’re saying no keynote—because every talk deserves the spotlight! 📨 Notifications are flying out, so get ready for a lineup that’s all fire! 🔥💃 #BSidesChicago #NoKeynote #CyberSecurityFun

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BSidesPDX @bsidespdx.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

BSidesPDX 2024 registration is now open! T-Shirt purchases and Free registration are available through October 4th mailchi.mp/7f111d623a76...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

OMG! 98 submissions to review for #BSidesChicago! This is amazing! We are on it an will announce progress as we go. Thank you all! #WomenInCyber #WomenInSTEM #HackingIsNotACrime Get your tickets now! events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...

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BSidesChicago Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025 @bsideschicago.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

Today's the last day for #CFP to #BSidesChicago. With 28 slots to fill, you're making it hard on the review team, w/over 80 submissions so far!! Remember, our review process is 100% anonymous!! #Hacking #cybersecurity #cybersecuritytraining Get your tickets now! events.humanitix.com/bsideschicag...

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