Upcoming Technical Security Talks & Workshops at BsidesNoVA – Oct 10–11 (Arlington VA)
BsidesNoVA is a community-run, volunteer-organized security conference happening October 10-11 at GMU Mason Square in Arlington, VA. Several talks and workshops will be deeply technical, appealing to practitioners and researchers in the DMV area. Topics include detection engineering with Sigma and KQL, network forensics in hybrid environments, and memory forensics on Linux/macOS. Threat intelligence-driven hunts and a breach simulation lab are also featured.The conference will cover adversary research, including breaking AI-based phishing detection and OSINT pivoting techniques for actor tracking. Live breach scenarios will be part of Breach Village. Other highlights include a Capture-the-Flag competition with valuable prizes for real-world challenges. There will be dedicated villages for DFIR, AI, and CTI collaboration, fostering in-person learning and networking. The program is peer-driven, ensuring no vendor pitches or sales content. The agenda and CFP archive are available on bsidesnova.org.