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The Diana Initiative
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501c3 nonprofit To create a more inclusive infosec industry - A diversity-driven conference committed to helping all underrepresented people in infosec
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Have you ever volunteered with The Diana Initiative? We are looking for testimonials from (current or former) staff and volunteers to help with our upcoming event with cybersecurity-cares.com

Please email [email protected] if you'd like to help!
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From now until December 15th, Miscreants is offering 10% off everything in their store with profits going to support Becky\u2019s Fund. You can shop here.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Today is the last day for submissions to the TDI Talk Track!
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.

Submit your talk here - sessionize.com/tdi-at-bsidessf-2026
Photo of a person speaking. Text: OPEN call for presentations Diana Initiative at BSides SF. Seeking Speakers. Closes 8 Dec. 21-22 March City view at Metreon. Submit today LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSIONS
December 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Are you at @bsidesphilly? We are too! Come say hi at our table across from the CTF room!
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December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.

Submit your talk here - sessionize.com/tdi-at-bsidessf-2026
Photo of a person speaking. Text: OPEN call for presentations Diana Initiative at BSides SF. Seeking Speakers. Closes 8 Dec. 21-22 March City view at Metreon. Submit today
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSides San Francisco to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.

Submit your talk here - sessionize.com/tdi-at-bsidessf-2026
Photo of a person speaking. Text: OPEN call for presentations Diana Initiative at BSides SF. Seeking Speakers. Closes 8 Dec. 21-22 March City view at Metreon. Submit today
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSides San Francisco to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.

Submit your talk here - sessionize.com/tdi-at-bsidessf-2026
Photo of a person speaking. Text: OPEN call for presentations Diana Initiative at BSides SF. Seeking Speakers. Closes 8 Dec. 21-22 March City view at Metreon. Submit today
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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This year The Diana Initiative is partnering with Cybersecurity Cares on their donation drive! Learn more by clicking the link below, and get ready for the kickoff on #GivingTuesday (2 Dec 2025!)
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From now until December 15th, Miscreants is offering 10% off everything in their store with profits going to support Becky\u2019s Fund. You can shop here.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSides San Francisco to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.

Submit your talk here - sessionize.com/tdi-at-bsidessf-2026
Photo of a person speaking. Text: OPEN call for presentations Diana Initiative at BSides SF. Seeking Speakers. Closes 8 Dec. 21-22 March City view at Metreon. Submit today
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Have you taken photos during any of our events that you'd let us share in our social media and/or newsletter? We would love to see them! Please email [email protected] if you'd like to share.
a collage of photos from the 2025 TDI event, including 3 dogs, Sasha the flamingo, a photo labeled 2025 Keynote, and a photo of 3 smiling volunteers labeled Behind the Scenes. Text: The Diana Initiative is looking for photos from our events!
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Get ready to show your cyber pride with an exciting event series by our partners - NCL Spirit Week! They are hosting a variety of fun and resourceful events for the NCL Community to close out the Fall 2024 Season.
Check out their LinkedIn and Discord for more information!
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National Cyber League | 11,623 followers on LinkedIn. A real-world simulation for students to develop, practice, and validate their cybersecurity knowledge and skills. | The NCL is a defensive and…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Did you miss Roxey Davis's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/P0iVQrsZXEU
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Roxey Davis (she/her). Cybersecurity Storyteller | COO, Women's Society of Cyberjutsu | GRC Security Analyst | Threat Intel Enthusiast & Inclusive Defense Advocate. Talk title:Cyber Werewolves: Emulating the Enemy Before the Full Moon Rises. The Diana Initiative * August 4 2025
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Did you miss Farah Hawa's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/jVGmGjGvj6w
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October 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Did you miss Nicole Schwartz and HD Moore's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/Y312XEj2mLs
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Photo of Nicole Schwartz (she/her) Senior Security Product Manager at ActiveState. Photo of HD Moore (he/him) Creator of Metasploit & Founder & CEO of runZero. Talk title: Forging Strong Cyber Communities in Uncertain Times. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Did you miss the registration window for the NCL Fall 2025 Competition Season?
Late Registration is ongoing! Sign up now!
October 11 - 14
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Cyber Skyline is a cloud-based hands-on cybersecurity skills evaluation platform. Measure technical skills by pentesting servers or analyzing forensic evidence rather than answering multiple choice…
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October 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Did you miss Aaron Stanley's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/stw6xvxwAZQ
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Aaron Stanley (he/him). VP, Security & IT at dbt Labs. Talk title: Click Here Now: A Positive Way to Create Phishing Awareness. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Did you miss Harriet Farlow's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/DESJbJjY0o0
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Harriet Farlow (she/her) CEO and Founder at Mileva Security Labs, AI Hacker at HarrietHacks. Talk Title: Will the Terminator imprison us, or will threat actors compromise it first? The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The Diana Initiative is looking for more staff members! Fill out the form below, or contact [email protected] for more information
(Especially anyone interested in running an online event!)

docs.google.com/forms/d/1EFA...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Did you miss Lindsey Allen's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/YyQBccRsL9U
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Lindsey Allen (she/her) Application Security Analyst at GuidePoint Security. Talk Title: The Case for AI Pessimism in the Age of AI Optimism. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Want to serve on the board for The Diana Initiative? We are extending the nomination deadline! Learn more here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
TDI Butterfly logo. Text: Board Nominations. Want to serve on the Board for 2026? Learn more here!
October 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Did you miss Jess Lowe and Jess McClintock's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/uU4hZCOeQpo
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Jess Lowe (she/her) Software Engineer @ Google. Photo of Jess McClintock (she/they) Senior Software Engineer @ Google. Talk Title: Insecurity in Security: Maintainer Support in Open Source. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Did you miss Kyle Levine's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/c623_xEUAd4
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Kyle Levine (he/him) Senior Staff Privacy Engineer at Google. Google [logo] Sponsored Session: What you can do with your data: Understanding Data Portability. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Did you miss Erin Relford's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/u4WVP1T_O0s
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Erin Relford (she/her) Senior Privacy Engineer at Google. Google [logo] Sponsored Session: When Machines See: Navigating Privacy in the Robotic Frontier. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Did you miss Jocelyn Woolbright's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/h9ZowgQoj7c
#SecuringOurFutureTogether
Photo of Jocelyn Woolbright (she/her) #ShareTheMicInCyber New America Fellow, 2025 Class. Talk Title: The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis Facing Human Rights Defenders. The Diana Initiative * August 4, 2025
October 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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We are going to BSides NYC! Come check out this awesome event on 18 October 2025 - learn more at bsidesnyc.org
October 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Did you miss Rachana Kamat's talk at #TDI2025? See it now on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/nt8vk5V3zKg
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Photo of Rachana Kamat (she/her). Samsara, Senior Security Engineer. Talk title: The Cybersecurity Goldilock Problem: Finding Just-Right Algorithms to Set Smarter Thresholds. The Diana Initiative * August 4 2025
October 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM