Brian Whelton
@brianwhelton.bsky.social
Network/Security chap, guitarist, cert junkie, F1 fan, festival, gig & conference attendee. I stroke cats & drink tea! All views are possibly mine...
Just a reminder, the #BSidesLDN2026 Calls opened on Saturday So, if you have a idea for a Workshop, or you want to speak, or if you've never spoken at an event before, we have you covered! More information here: pretalx.com/bsides-londo... #Security #BSides #London #CFP
The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP opens at 1337hrs this Saturday (1st August), and you have until the 30th September to get your proposal in! Call for Papers - 45 min presentations Call for Rookies - 15 mins, 1st time speakers only! Call for Workshops - 2hr or 4hr non commercial workshops
📧We've just sent the final email from our old mailing list, if you weren't subscribed, you won't have it! Want to hear about ticket releases, CFP & BSides London updates? Join our new mailing list: bsideslondon.eo.page/mailinglist #BSidesLDN2026 #BSides #London #NoRFC1149ForUs
The world’s most effective security tool was release on this day, 39 years ago! Many thanks for your service Rick Astley! youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?... #NeverGonnaGiveYouUp
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
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Not much of an internet signal yesterday, not an issue, I was otherwise occupied. And it was epic! #IronMaiden #Knebworth #EddFest #UpTheIrons
Today would have been the birthday for Thomas Fischer. Thomas, was a director of #BSidesLondon, and largely responsible for making the event the success is is today We would invite you to consider making a donation to one of the following charities in his memory #FVT
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We would like to welcome back #BearSides to #BSidesLDN2026! Here is the BSides London 2026 "No REST 'til Hammersmith" edition logo #Security #BSides #London #Logo #NoRestTilHammersmith
We now have a logo for the #BSidesLDN2026 "No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith" edition!!! We'll be revealing it on Friday, but we thought it would be fun to see if you can guess what the logo will be Two clues, it isn't a slice of bread (or toast), and it's not London in a power outage
The best of luck to our Irish cousins @bsidesdublin.bsky.social with their event today. Their Rookie track has been renamed to honour his memory, as the Thomas (@FVT) Fischer track, who we recently lost. #BSides #Dublin #FVT #FuckCancer
We will be closing our logo competition on the 31st May, so you have 2 weeks to get your submissions in! To see the previous years logo's and for full details, you can go here: bsides.london/logo #BSidesLDN2026 #LogoCompetition #BearSides
If you're in the UK, please consider signing this petition. Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats
It is legal in the UK to hit a cat when driving and not need to stop or report collisions, leaving them scared, alone, and in pain. Cats are important, loved, valued family members for many and we bel...
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A few #BSidesLDN2026 sponsorship positions remain! We’re also open to other ideas, if you’ve got one in mind, we’d love to hear it! Examples include: ☕ Coffee sponsor 🎒 Conference / presenter bags 🍕 Pizza or lunch 🍻 Happy hour drinks 👇Info pack: bsides.london/s/ponsorship...
The #BSidesLDN2026 'No REST 'til Hammersmith' edition logo competition is still open, but for a short time only. For full details, T&Cs and how to get your design to us, visit bsides.london/logo #LogoCompetition #BSides #London
Since we have limited crew spaces and can't guarantee acceptance, we'll be closing the form on Thursday evening (7th) so that we can let you know before the final ticket drop. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #CallForVolunteers #BSidesLeeds
Call for MVPs
BSides Leeds is a community event, and we can't run a successful event without the support of our crew. As part of our MVP Team, your role can include everything from helping set up, sponsor liaison,…
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Want to attend #HackGlasgow2026 but unsure if you can justify the ticket cost? We have a limited number of Pay It Forward tickets, donated by our generous community, to pass onto anyone who would otherwise find it difficult to attend. Apply or nominate here: payitforward.hackglasgow.live
We’re deeply saddened to share that Thomas Fischer has passed away after a long battle with cancer. A Director of @BSidesLondon since 2013, Thomas helped shape our community into what it is today. Our thoughts are with his wife, family, & friends. He will be greatly missed.
It's Friday! So you will have plenty of time and no excuses over the weekend to design a logo for this years 'No REST 'Til Hammersmith' edition event! Full details and how to get your entries in, go to bsides.london/logo #BSidesLDN2026 #Logo #Competition #Hammersmith
The annual Security BSides London logo competition is now open! For the full details, to see our previous logos, terms and conditions, and how to get your submission to us, please visit bsides.london/logo #BSidesLDN2026 #Security #BSides #London #Logo #Community
