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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

There were requests for iconography and more clarity on our Quiet Room signs this year - here is an updated DRAFT, feedback welcome.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The first-ever DCG Sticker Contest is live. 🎨 Open to everyone 🌎 DEF CON Groups worldwide 🗳️ Winner chosen by attendee voting at DEF CON 34 Submit at StickerContest.org #DEFCON34 #DEFCONGroups #DC34

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Hacker Runway contest at DEF CON is looking for your creative takes on clothing, shoes, jewelry, hats, and accessories. You can bring designs you've crafted before the con. Your unique creations only, no store-bought entries! Find out more: hack3rrunway.github.io #DEFCON34

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

What does running an online event look like. This. Three laptops, another ready, multiple screens.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Not only did I get great stickers from @sidragon1.bsky.social last night but the @siberx.bsky.social and he raised money for @dianainitiative.bsky.social ! Put your money in the bucket cc @skytalks.bsky.social super great surprise after I ended up having to leave early after people-ing all day

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today Monday May 25 I am attending AIseccon by siberx and will be working the @dianainitiative.bsky.social table come day hi. I also have some @bsidesedmonton.bsky.social stickers

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Please input a fictitious first name in a fictitious last name in a unique email address when you are registering to create an account to submit a cfp If you are planning to submit to skytalks, please note the other tracks do not support this option.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This picture really does make me happy when it comes up in my camera roll. I may not be there anymore, but it was a great experience.

Top left a gold sticker "10 years fanatical service rackspace hosting"

Then the card shows the persons name: Nicole Schwartz

and lists her top ten strengths
Restorative, Input, Responsibility, Consistency, Learner, Discipline, Deliberative, Harmony, Intellection, Communication

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Thrilled to be up and watching Rex keynote the SANS neurodiversity summit

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from Rex the dinosaur and family. We have treats for small humans, large humans, and doggos

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Give time in las Vegas Horror vibes coffee

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Come on out #RSAC peeps for sliders, tacos, and beer at LocalTap SF with @activestate.bsky.social

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

At #RSAC ? Come see @activestatesoftware at local tap sf, just a short walk from the moscone center.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Kicking off day 2 of #rsac with synack and nasdaq

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Belt needs some adjustments hopefully Brad takes up leatherwork, and I think I need to work in snaps but right now I am held together by safety pins! #swcj

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Star wars celebration Day two, lines worse than @defcon.bsky.social both in length and in management. They could learn from hackers.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Tokyo, then Mt Fuji, next Hiroshima, then Osaka, then back to Tokyo for star wars celebration #swcj

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Till 9pm Come on by! Open Source Security On Tap Date: Tue, Nov 12 • 6:00 PM MST to 9pm Location: 147 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sourc... With @controlplaneio @activestatesoftware and @kusaridev

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Come on by! Open Source Security On Tap Date: Tue, Nov 12 • 6:00 PM MST Location: 147 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sourc... With @controlplane.io activestate and kusari

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Come join us for Open Source Security On Tap Date: Tue, Nov 12 • 6:00 PM MST Location: 147 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sourc... Join kusari @controlplane.io and activestate!

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

we are ready to have some fun, there is still time to sign up for free drinks and food and open source security! Open Source Security On Tap www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sourc... #kubecon #opensource #oss

Seven people standing together in their company shirts, kusari, control plane and activestate

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Will you be at KubeCon? Come see me and my company ActiveState Nov 12th at 6pm at Loft of the Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Co www.eventbrite.com/e/open-source-se…

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Will you be at KubeCon? Come see me and my company ActiveState Nov 12th at 6pm at Loft of the Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Co www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sourc...

Open Source Security on Tap
Brought to you by ActiveState, kusari, and control plane
moving image of two beer glasses clinking
Nov 12 @ 6pm Loft of the squatters, salt lake brewing co

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Coming to KubeCon? Come see me and my company! "open source security on tap" Nov 12th at 6pm at Loft of the Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Co.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Will you be at KubeCon? Come see me and my company ActiveState Nov 12th at 6pm at Loft of the Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Co

ActiveState kusaru and controlplane present "open source security on tap" You're invited to our community fiesta and to secure your software supply chain. Nov 12th at 6pm at Loft of the Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Co.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Can you help find the artists? On this ship so might be from 1999 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_S... Trying to figure out the artists, are they just random Amazon prints like Google image search says? So doesn't have records back that far

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Can you help find the artists? On this ship so might be from 1999 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Seas_… Trying to figure out the artists, are they just random Amazon prints like Google image search says? So doesn't have records back that far

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

That's a wrap #BSidesYXE Wonderful first year event Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, and speakers.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

That's a wrap #BSidesYXE Wonderful first year event Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, and speakers.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Now time for TJ Odugbesan – The Unavoidable Risk of Third-Party Partnerships: Strategies for Business Resilience #BSidesYXE

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Starting off the morning with Adam McMath at #bsidesYXE great talk on impact

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Starting off the morning with Adam McMath at #bsidesYXE great talk on impact

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Good morning #bsidesxye loving the pink no picture yellow pictures welcome lanyards and the breakfast. See you all for my talk on oss

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Good morning #bsidesxye loving the pink no picture yellow pictures welcome lanyards and the breakfast. See you all for my talk on oss

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

I am so excited to be talking with a bunch of amazing folks Thursday August 22, 2024 at 9am PT about Best Practices and Innovations in Software Supply Chain Security semgrep.dev/events/best-practices-a… join us!

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Today was the first successful day of @dcskytalks at @BSidesLV As a staffer I never get to see the talks but as CFP lead I make sure we pick ones I want to see Don't be me see a talk. Queue starts 930 am at the Tuscany for tokens, access is token only.

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 09/05/2024

I missed the kittens yesterday But today Puppies thanks to @Kiteworks #rsa #RSAC2024 #kiteworksrsac24

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Nicole Schwartz @circuitswan.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

This morning @runZeroInc launched their research report www.runzero.com/research-report 80 pages of tales from the other side of the firewall Thanks @hdmoore and Rob for kicking this off One key is they can scan the OT devices without tanking them or the intermediaries

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