AtlSecCon

We’re excited to announce that Wendy Nather will be the Opening Keynote Speaker at AtlSecCon 2026, taking place April 9 in Halifax! Wendy is the Senior Research Initiatives Director at 1Password and one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity. She has led security programs across the finance, education, and research sectors, served as CISO for the Texas Education Agency, and was inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame. She also contributes to the IST Ransomware Task Force, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, and serves on the board of Sightline Security. This keynote will set the tone for AtlSecCon 2026 - expect deep insight, real-world perspective, and inspiration for security professionals at every level. 📅 April 9, 2026 📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia Join us in welcoming Wendy to the AtlSecCon stage! #AtlSecCon #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #1Password #Halifax #AtlanticCanada

🚨 Call for Speakers is NOW OPEN for #AtlSecCon2026! 🚨 We’re officially accepting talk proposals from cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts who want to share their insights, discoveries, and stories with the Atlantic Canadian security community. Whether you’re into offensive security, GRC, cloud security, AI threats, or blue team defense - AtlSecCon is your platform to educate, inspire, and connect. 🗓 CFP Deadline: February 1, 2026 💡 What We’re Looking For: Fresh, vendor-neutral perspectives Real-world stories and practical lessons New tools, techniques, and threat insights 🎤 Speakers receive: A complimentary conference pass Access to all sessions, trade show, and meals A chance to speak in front of Canada’s most passionate security community Submit your talk here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eASBvqzY Tag your peers, mentors, or colleagues who should be on the AtlSecCon stage this year! #Cybersecurity #Infosec #Conference #CallForPapers #BlueTeam #RedTeam #GRC #AppSec #AtlSecCon

I had a strange phone call on Thursday that I wanted to share with folks. I am a confirmed sponsor for AtlSecCon in 2026, which I'm quite happy an excited for. I've heard great things, so finally being able to go out East to be part of the security scene there should be amazing. On Wednesday, we (the sponsors) received word on some resources for us, including hotels. So I was somewhat caught off guard when "Eric" called me on Thursday morning asking to speak to the event person for AtlSecCon. I answered that I can speak with him, and he went into a chat about helping organize the hotel stay, asking what days I wanted to book. Red flags, there was no mention from the organizers about anyone assisting with hotels. In fact, we had a code we could use with their hotel of choice, which I knew and tried the same day. I just need to figure out flights to get dates. But Eric was persistent, saying that most vendors are booking for the day before and checking out the last day of the conference. I said I still needed to check flights (true, but I also knew that there were no flights on Saturday to my airport of choice, so I'd have to stay longer). Eric asked if I could check now, but I said no, I have other work to do and this isn't a priority. He then asked what time he could call me back to finish the call, and I asked why? He said to help finalize the booking, at which point I asked why would I book with him when I can do so by myself with the discount code provided to me by the organizers. That's when he said, okay fine, I'll note that and he ended the call. Doing some searches afterwards led me down an interesting path. Apparently "Eric" calls people about a variety of conferences, always pushing to book hotel reservations. He had a French-Canadian accent, but his company and phone number were from North Carolina! And his company seems to be a travel agency specializing in hotel bookings. While he didn't say that he represented the conference organizers, he sure as hell implied it. Illegal? No, but scummy as anything. I have warned the organizers about this, and they did confirm they are not working with anyone and recommended booking directly with the hotel, which I was going to do regardless. I suspect they found my logo on the list of sponsors for the conference and called right away. It was less than 24 hours when we had our logo posted, so they were clearly stalking the vendor pages. Just be aware if you are a sponsor at a conference and may be a smaller business. This guy was smooth and fast talking, so I can see people getting caught off guard and working with him. I can't confirm that they bookings are legitimate or not, but I have a strong suspicion that the rates wouldn't be that great. Not all scams are asking for gift card or installing software to uninstall some viruses on your computer. Be diligent, which is a great lesson on this last day of #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth.

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨 We’re excited to announce that AtlSecCon will return on April 9–10, 2026! 🎉 AtlSecCon brings together cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and students from across the country for two days of cutting-edge insights, engaging talks, and community building — all focused on advancing security awareness and innovation in Atlantic Canada. Whether you’re an expert in the field or just beginning your cybersecurity journey, AtlSecCon 2026 is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the industry. Stay tuned — more details on speakers, sessions, and tickets coming soon! #AtlSecCon2026 #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #AtlanticCanada #SaveTheDate

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨 We’re excited to announce that AtlSecCon will return on April 9–10, 2026! 🎉 AtlSecCon brings together cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and students from across the country for two days of cutting-edge insights, engaging talks, and community building — all focused on advancing security awareness and innovation in Atlantic Canada. Whether you’re an expert in the field or just beginning your cybersecurity journey, AtlSecCon 2026 is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the industry. Stay tuned — more details on speakers, sessions, and tickets coming soon! #AtlSecCon2026 #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #AtlanticCanada #SaveTheDate

🚨 Last Call for #Sponsors! 🚨 We’re almost sold out for #BSidesOttawa2025 — with a packed floor and incredible community energy building behind Canada’s largest grassroots, volunteer-driven #cybersecurity event! 🇨🇦🛡️ As a #nonprofit, every sponsorship directly supports the #unconference experience and our year-round efforts to strengthen collaboration across government, industry, and academia. 🎯 Remaining opportunities: 1️⃣ Premiere Sponsorship 1️⃣ Exhibitor Sponsorship 👥 A few Career Village spots left 📅 Dates: November 20 &21 📍 Location: Ottawa Conference and Event Centre 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e5y4JdV8 This is your opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with Canada’s defenders, innovators, and changemakers in cybersecurity. 💪 Let’s make #BSidesOttawa2025 unforgettable — together. 💙 #CyberSecurity #Community #BSides #Sponsorship #Canada #GovTech #InfoSec #Ottawa

Halifax BSides 2025 is happening Nov 13 at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Computer Science! Our Call for Papers runs Oct 5–26. Share your #infosec ideas—first-time and veteran speakers welcome. Speaker announcements late October. #BSidesHFX https://lnkd.in/gbSmNZSa

Your favourite board of directors getting screeched in last night! Darryl MacLeod Jessica Han Travis Barlow Steve Quinn Riley Landry

3/5 of your board of directors ready to hit the sky for Security BSides St. John's ✈️😁 Jessica Han Darryl MacLeod Riley Landry