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· Nov 26
Cactus, cactus cactus...
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
We are happy to welcome back our friends at Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions! From fueling tomorrow’s smart cities to securing today’s complex networks, they have the expertise to get it done!
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We are happy to welcome back our friends at Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions! From fueling tomorrow’s smart cities to securing today’s complex networks, they have the expertise to get it done!
#cc14
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
We are happy to welcome back our friends at Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions! From fueling tomorrow’s smart cities to securing today’s complex networks, they have the expertise to get it done!
#cc14
We are happy to welcome back our friends at Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions! From fueling tomorrow’s smart cities to securing today’s complex networks, they have the expertise to get it done!
#cc14
Our first keynote speaker for CactusCon 14 is Selena Larson!
Staff threat intelligence researcher at Proofpoint, you may also know her as host for The Cyberwire's "Only Malware in the Building" and Proofpoint's DISCARDED.
The threat landscape keeps evolving and I'm excited to hear her talk!
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Staff threat intelligence researcher at Proofpoint, you may also know her as host for The Cyberwire's "Only Malware in the Building" and Proofpoint's DISCARDED.
The threat landscape keeps evolving and I'm excited to hear her talk!
#cc14
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our first keynote speaker for CactusCon 14 is Selena Larson!
Staff threat intelligence researcher at Proofpoint, you may also know her as host for The Cyberwire's "Only Malware in the Building" and Proofpoint's DISCARDED.
The threat landscape keeps evolving and I'm excited to hear her talk!
#cc14
Staff threat intelligence researcher at Proofpoint, you may also know her as host for The Cyberwire's "Only Malware in the Building" and Proofpoint's DISCARDED.
The threat landscape keeps evolving and I'm excited to hear her talk!
#cc14
Cybersecurity is also about leadership, strategy, and tactics... and CactusCon has our CISO Village CFP open until November 14th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
We've had some great tabletops and workshops these past few years, but we don't have yours!
#cc14
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
We've had some great tabletops and workshops these past few years, but we don't have yours!
#cc14
CactusCon CISO Village - Call For Papers!
CactusCon’s CISO Village is unlike a traditional conference track. Instead of slide decks and lectures, it’s built around hands-on workshops where CISOs and senior security leaders work together to…
docs.google.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Cybersecurity is also about leadership, strategy, and tactics... and CactusCon has our CISO Village CFP open until November 14th!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
We've had some great tabletops and workshops these past few years, but we don't have yours!
#cc14
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
We've had some great tabletops and workshops these past few years, but we don't have yours!
#cc14
Incredible - over 100 submissions to our CFP!
We are excited to start digging into the vault and see what you hackers have been up to this past year.
Well, some of it might have to wait for the snow talks. 🤫
#cc14
We are excited to start digging into the vault and see what you hackers have been up to this past year.
Well, some of it might have to wait for the snow talks. 🤫
#cc14
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Incredible - over 100 submissions to our CFP!
We are excited to start digging into the vault and see what you hackers have been up to this past year.
Well, some of it might have to wait for the snow talks. 🤫
#cc14
We are excited to start digging into the vault and see what you hackers have been up to this past year.
Well, some of it might have to wait for the snow talks. 🤫
#cc14
Our CFP is closing this Sunday, let's see that awesome talk you've been stewing on!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
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sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
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CactusCon 14: Call for Speakers
Welcome to the CactusCon CFP!It's that time again - the CactusCon CFP is now open! We're looking for unique talks, workshops, and villages about hacki...
sessionize.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Our CFP is closing this Sunday, let's see that awesome talk you've been stewing on!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
#cc14
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
We are happy to welcome back our friends at bishopfox.bsky.social as our first Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their stellar security teams have presented incredible content and we are lucky to have them here in the valley.
#cc14
We are happy to welcome back our friends at bishopfox.bsky.social as our first Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their stellar security teams have presented incredible content and we are lucky to have them here in the valley.
#cc14
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
We are happy to welcome back our friends at bishopfox.bsky.social as our first Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their stellar security teams have presented incredible content and we are lucky to have them here in the valley.
#cc14
We are happy to welcome back our friends at bishopfox.bsky.social as our first Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their stellar security teams have presented incredible content and we are lucky to have them here in the valley.
#cc14
The CactusCon 14 CFP has just one week left:
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Make sure to get your awesome technical talks in by October 19th. It doesn't have to be fully fleshed out, but definitely give us enough specific detail to know what you're cooking!
#cc14
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Make sure to get your awesome technical talks in by October 19th. It doesn't have to be fully fleshed out, but definitely give us enough specific detail to know what you're cooking!
#cc14
CactusCon 14: Call for Speakers
Welcome to the CactusCon CFP!It's that time again - the CactusCon CFP is now open! We're looking for unique talks, workshops, and villages about hacki...
sessionize.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The CactusCon 14 CFP has just one week left:
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Make sure to get your awesome technical talks in by October 19th. It doesn't have to be fully fleshed out, but definitely give us enough specific detail to know what you're cooking!
#cc14
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Make sure to get your awesome technical talks in by October 19th. It doesn't have to be fully fleshed out, but definitely give us enough specific detail to know what you're cooking!
#cc14
CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors.
We are happy to welcome back the @eff.org as a community sponsor! You know and love them as one of the leading voices in digital liberty advocacy and we are so thankful for them returning year after year.
#cc14
We are happy to welcome back the @eff.org as a community sponsor! You know and love them as one of the leading voices in digital liberty advocacy and we are so thankful for them returning year after year.
#cc14
October 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Got something for a CFP that's more oriented for leadership folks? PERFECT. Submit to the CactusCon 14 CISO Village CFP!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
Interactive workshops and tabletops are a great fit; deadline is November 14th.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
Interactive workshops and tabletops are a great fit; deadline is November 14th.
CactusCon CISO Village - Call For Papers!
CactusCon’s CISO Village is unlike a traditional conference track. Instead of slide decks and lectures, it’s built around hands-on workshops where CISOs and senior security leaders work together to…
docs.google.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Got something for a CFP that's more oriented for leadership folks? PERFECT. Submit to the CactusCon 14 CISO Village CFP!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
Interactive workshops and tabletops are a great fit; deadline is November 14th.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr...
Interactive workshops and tabletops are a great fit; deadline is November 14th.
Got a talk about the ins-and-outs of cybersecurity as a career? Submit to the career village CFP!
forms.gle/2EAazyabAspL...
Don't have a talk but want to give back to our aspiring community? They're also looking for mentors to volunteer here:
forms.gle/WegpmfLg6dRc...
#cc14
forms.gle/2EAazyabAspL...
Don't have a talk but want to give back to our aspiring community? They're also looking for mentors to volunteer here:
forms.gle/WegpmfLg6dRc...
#cc14
Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
discord.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Got a talk about the ins-and-outs of cybersecurity as a career? Submit to the career village CFP!
forms.gle/2EAazyabAspL...
Don't have a talk but want to give back to our aspiring community? They're also looking for mentors to volunteer here:
forms.gle/WegpmfLg6dRc...
#cc14
forms.gle/2EAazyabAspL...
Don't have a talk but want to give back to our aspiring community? They're also looking for mentors to volunteer here:
forms.gle/WegpmfLg6dRc...
#cc14
🥳 IT BEGINS 🥳
The CactusCon 14 CFP is now OPEN!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Theme is an oldie but a goodie, regardless as usual we are looking for those juicy technical talks that make CactusCon great.
#cc14
The CactusCon 14 CFP is now OPEN!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Theme is an oldie but a goodie, regardless as usual we are looking for those juicy technical talks that make CactusCon great.
#cc14
CactusCon 14: Call for Speakers
Welcome to the CactusCon CFP!It's that time again - the CactusCon CFP is now open! We're looking for unique talks, workshops, and villages about hacki...
sessionize.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🥳 IT BEGINS 🥳
The CactusCon 14 CFP is now OPEN!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Theme is an oldie but a goodie, regardless as usual we are looking for those juicy technical talks that make CactusCon great.
#cc14
The CactusCon 14 CFP is now OPEN!
sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/
Theme is an oldie but a goodie, regardless as usual we are looking for those juicy technical talks that make CactusCon great.
#cc14
Can you feel it in the air? That strange pull to dive deeper into that awesome weird thing... and the call of an audience hungry for your hard-earned insights.
That's right, the CactusCon 14 CFP will open on SEPTEMBER 6TH.
Start plotting now and we'll share all the links and deadlines on Saturday!
That's right, the CactusCon 14 CFP will open on SEPTEMBER 6TH.
Start plotting now and we'll share all the links and deadlines on Saturday!
September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Can you feel it in the air? That strange pull to dive deeper into that awesome weird thing... and the call of an audience hungry for your hard-earned insights.
That's right, the CactusCon 14 CFP will open on SEPTEMBER 6TH.
Start plotting now and we'll share all the links and deadlines on Saturday!
That's right, the CactusCon 14 CFP will open on SEPTEMBER 6TH.
Start plotting now and we'll share all the links and deadlines on Saturday!
We love organizing a conference of passionate cybersecurity people, and if your company would love to connect with our community and support our conference we would love to have you!
Please check out our prospectus here:
cactuscon.com/prospectus
And get in touch at [email protected]!
Please check out our prospectus here:
cactuscon.com/prospectus
And get in touch at [email protected]!
cactuscon.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We love organizing a conference of passionate cybersecurity people, and if your company would love to connect with our community and support our conference we would love to have you!
Please check out our prospectus here:
cactuscon.com/prospectus
And get in touch at [email protected]!
Please check out our prospectus here:
cactuscon.com/prospectus
And get in touch at [email protected]!
Need a place to stay during CactusCon? Book with our hotel block!
www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
$199/night between 2/6-2/8, last day to reserve is 1/12/26!
www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
$199/night between 2/6-2/8, last day to reserve is 1/12/26!
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August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Need a place to stay during CactusCon? Book with our hotel block!
www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
$199/night between 2/6-2/8, last day to reserve is 1/12/26!
www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
$199/night between 2/6-2/8, last day to reserve is 1/12/26!
It's hot out there, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
CACTUSCON 14 IS FEBRUARY 6TH AND 7TH, 2026!
Just 165 days away. And our CFP is just around the corner! Stay cool friends.
CACTUSCON 14 IS FEBRUARY 6TH AND 7TH, 2026!
Just 165 days away. And our CFP is just around the corner! Stay cool friends.
August 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's hot out there, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
CACTUSCON 14 IS FEBRUARY 6TH AND 7TH, 2026!
Just 165 days away. And our CFP is just around the corner! Stay cool friends.
CACTUSCON 14 IS FEBRUARY 6TH AND 7TH, 2026!
Just 165 days away. And our CFP is just around the corner! Stay cool friends.
HARK, INFOSEC FRIENDS! CactusCon 13 talks are now LIVE!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We had so many great technical talks this year, and our keynotes @alethe.bsky.social and @shelbygrossman.bsky.social did a great job offering unique insight on this wild AI-infused world we now live in.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We had so many great technical talks this year, and our keynotes @alethe.bsky.social and @shelbygrossman.bsky.social did a great job offering unique insight on this wild AI-infused world we now live in.
CactusCon 13 - All Tracks - YouTube
www.youtube.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
HARK, INFOSEC FRIENDS! CactusCon 13 talks are now LIVE!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We had so many great technical talks this year, and our keynotes @alethe.bsky.social and @shelbygrossman.bsky.social did a great job offering unique insight on this wild AI-infused world we now live in.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We had so many great technical talks this year, and our keynotes @alethe.bsky.social and @shelbygrossman.bsky.social did a great job offering unique insight on this wild AI-infused world we now live in.
We would love to again extend our gratitude to all the people involved in CactusCon: sponsors, volunteers, villages, staff, and especially our community for coming out and making it the greatest con yet.
Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year!
#cc13
Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year!
#cc13
February 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We would love to again extend our gratitude to all the people involved in CactusCon: sponsors, volunteers, villages, staff, and especially our community for coming out and making it the greatest con yet.
Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year!
#cc13
Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year!
#cc13
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I miss @cactuscon.com already! But mostly wanted to share this great art with y'all bc omg
February 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I miss @cactuscon.com already! But mostly wanted to share this great art with y'all bc omg
What a weekend. Thanks for spending Valentine's with the best people on the planet; hackers are awesome, kind, and curious and I always feel recharged after a great con.
Much thanks to you, the attendees, and to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors that make CactusCon this incredible experience.
Much thanks to you, the attendees, and to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors that make CactusCon this incredible experience.
February 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What a weekend. Thanks for spending Valentine's with the best people on the planet; hackers are awesome, kind, and curious and I always feel recharged after a great con.
Much thanks to you, the attendees, and to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors that make CactusCon this incredible experience.
Much thanks to you, the attendees, and to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors that make CactusCon this incredible experience.
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Picked a lock, won some shims, @mrtowne.bsky.social would have been proud! (Or maybe not because it’s a clear lock; they’re so divisive!) fun @cactuscon.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Picked a lock, won some shims, @mrtowne.bsky.social would have been proud! (Or maybe not because it’s a clear lock; they’re so divisive!) fun @cactuscon.com
DAY TWO!
Hope anyone who was here yesterday got some good rest, and a warm welcome to our new Saturday crew and any CactusCon Kiddos.
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Hope anyone who was here yesterday got some good rest, and a warm welcome to our new Saturday crew and any CactusCon Kiddos.
ヾ(°∇°*)
February 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
DAY TWO!
Hope anyone who was here yesterday got some good rest, and a warm welcome to our new Saturday crew and any CactusCon Kiddos.
ヾ(°∇°*)
Hope anyone who was here yesterday got some good rest, and a warm welcome to our new Saturday crew and any CactusCon Kiddos.
ヾ(°∇°*)
HOOWHEE! What a day. Learned so much and was lovely spending time in meatspace with you humans. I don't think the Agents stand a chance. 😎
See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar!
#cc13
See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar!
#cc13
February 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
HOOWHEE! What a day. Learned so much and was lovely spending time in meatspace with you humans. I don't think the Agents stand a chance. 😎
See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar!
#cc13
See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar!
#cc13
Come be part of the "oldest hacking community" by getting your amateur radio, aka "ham radio" license at CactusCon 13!
Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up!
https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0
#cc13
Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up!
https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0
#cc13
HamStudy.org: Exam details
Find local ham radio test sessions, register for a test session, and get your ham radio license!
buff.ly
February 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Come be part of the "oldest hacking community" by getting your amateur radio, aka "ham radio" license at CactusCon 13!
Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up!
https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0
#cc13
Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up!
https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0
#cc13
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SEE YOU SOON, FRIENDS!
🥳✨🤖✨🥳
SEE YOU SOON, FRIENDS!
🥳✨🤖✨🥳
February 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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SEE YOU SOON, FRIENDS!
🥳✨🤖✨🥳
SEE YOU SOON, FRIENDS!
🥳✨🤖✨🥳
CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW!
#cc13
Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW!
#cc13
February 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors.
Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW!
#cc13
Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW!
#cc13