What is BSidesSLC?
BSidesSLC is a Community driven Cyber Security event tailored to help individuals who have an interest in learning more about Cyber Security. When people connect, relationships are forged that strengthen our community and enhance individual careers. So come and strike up invigorating conversations with cyber security professionals!
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Learn, Train, Compete, & Network!
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For the People, By the People!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST
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Keynote 2026
Seth
Seth is a highly skilled technologist and respected leader in the community who brings a strategic mindset to security discussions. Seth's efforts focus on human potential by empowering individuals and organizations to reach their security and privacy objectives. Seth has been a contributing member of the UtahSAINT community for over a decade.
Speakers
Speakers for our 2025 event!
Limited Remaining
BSidesSLC 2025 E-Badges
Now Available at a Discount
A small number of our popular BSidesSLC 2025 E-Badges are still available. If you missed out last year—or want an extra for hacking, collecting, or gifting—now’s your chance to pick one up at a discounted price.
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You can purchase remaining badges directly through our BSidesSLC Eventbrite page under the Add-Ons section:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsidesslc-2026-tickets-1839100231299?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Badges may be picked up onsite at BSidesSLC 2026 (April 9–10) or shipped to you for a small additional fee.
These badges were a community favorite, and we’re excited to make the last few available to anyone who still wants one.
​E-Badge Overview
A custom Meshtastic-enabled electronic badge built for innovation, creativity, and hands-on experimentation.
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Key Features
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ESP32-S3-WROOM microcontroller
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LoRa module
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25 addressable LEDs
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Micro USB or 3×AA battery power (regulated at 3.3V)
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Fully programmable via USB—just a laptop and micro-USB cable required
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UART connection points
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Reset and Flash buttons for easy download-mode enablement
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TFT display
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Three mini-badge expansion slots
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USB/Battery power toggle switch
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Custom Meshtastic firmware
Open-source, fully hackable, and designed with the BSides community in mind.
Sessions
Example sessions for our 2025 event
Research
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will cover everything from the 101 Basics to the latest Trends including:
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New Exploit Vectors
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Practical Countermeasures
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Detection Methods for TTPs
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Sessions typically range from 25 minutes to 50 minutes, with speakers frequently being available for Q&A afterwards.
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Panels
Cybersecurity Experts will gather together to discuss recent hot topics within the industry. Panels will be moderated and focused in one of the following areas:
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Breaking Into InfoSec
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Red VS. Blue
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Pathways to Leadership
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These sessions typically are 50 minutes, with panelist frequently answering questions from the audience.
Workshops
Hands-on workshops help train up new members of the cybersecurity community in the basics of the industry. This includes the following topics:
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Raspberry Pi Pico 101 Basics
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Network Traffic Analysis and Suricata Signatures Lab
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Metasploit Intro & 101 Basics​
Sessions typically range from 2 hours to 4 hours, with trainers frequently helping students through hands-on labs.
Contests
Win prizes when you grow your skills via our various contests!
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Prizes to be announced!
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Individuals must be physically present in the room at the time of the closing ceremony to win a prize.
