Happy Birthday to us! 13 years ago at @bsideslv.org … w/ @joshcorman.bsky.social Nick Percoco … met @beauwoods.com an hour later Saving lives since 2013

🚀 #CriticalEffectDC ended with the annual #CyberPolicySharkTank, hosted by @beauwoods.com! After Stacey Myers, John Cavanaugh & Nicholas Carroll pitched our Sharks, Nicholas took home first place for Albert for Water, a cybersecurity playbook for under-resourced water utilities. Congratulations!

We're underway with our "Filibuffer Overflow" mock congressional hearing at Hackers on the Hill DC 2026

We are now on the hill and getting ready to go for our mock hearing at 3! If you signed up, check your email for a last minute location change. The new space is gonna be DOPE!

Hackers on the Hill DC 2026 is tomorrow! If you signed up for the event, check your email for final acceptance notifications and UPDATED logistics. We'll see you all there! Want to find out early when we're doing the next one? Sign up for our notification list at hackersonthehill.org

One week out from Hackers on the Hill DC. If you have been meaning to register, this is your friendly nudge to actually do it. Remember, no walk-ups, you must be registered to get in. See you June 16: hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

Just a reminder that Cyber Policy Shark Tank submissions are still OPEN until 5pm ET today. Get your pitches in and then (maybe) get on stage at Critical Effect, Thursday, June 18. hackersonthehill.org/cyber-policy...

Shark Tank pitches are in, but the main event is still ahead. Registration for Hackers on the Hill DC on June 16 is open. Heads up, this is not a drop-in event, you must register in advance to join us on the Hill. Lock it in: hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

We extended our Cyber Policy Shark Tank registration to Monday, June 8, at 5pm Eastern. Your moment to shine, or sink. Also, Hackers on the Hill DC registration for June 16 is open, so grab your spot: hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

🚀 Cyber Policy Shark Tank is returning to #CriticalEffectDC! Led by @iamthecavalry.org & @hackersonthehill.org @beauwoods.com, cyber policy innovators will have the opportunity to pitch a specific, actionable policy idea to Congressional staffers. ➡️ Apply by 6/8: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Three days left to toss your idea into the Cyber Policy Shark Tank. Pitches close Friday at 11:59pm Eastern. Registration for Hackers on the Hill DC on June 16 is open too, with more time on that one. Dive in: hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

It is official. Registration for Hackers on the Hill DC 2026 is OPEN, and so is the call for Cyber Policy Shark Tank pitches. Join us on the Hill June 16, and bring your boldest cyber policy idea to the tank. Sign up: hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

Somebody hit the button a little bit early. We're now LIVE with Hackers on the Hill and Cyber Policy Shark Tank registrations. hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

Another Hackers on the Hill is on its way to you, the afternoon of June 16th! And we'll also be running another Cyber Policy Shark Tank, with the finals June 18 at Critical Effect. Register Monday for both on MONDAY at hackersonthehill.org/us-2026/

It's coming....

Today is the day! Our first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado (and first ever US State-level event) kicks off in about an hour. Hope to see you there!

Made it to Denver early. Doing recon at the Capitol before Tuesday’s Hackers on the Hill Colorado event. Can you ever really be too early to work on cyber policy? Sign up to be the first to know when new events drop: hackersonthehill.org/colorado-2026

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House (and Senate)... A recap 🧵 of Hackers on the Hill 2025 and a look ahead to 2026

We're headed to Denver, alongside @wildwesthackinfest.bsky.social on February 10, 2026! Submit your interest to engage with state policymakers at the first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado. forms.gle/d7s9EjbFece9... More details coming soon... #HackersOnTheHill

Our Cyber Policy Happy Hour is happening *today* from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! Come meet some of the organizers and speakers at Policy Village at #BSidesOttawa before you watch them on stage tomorrow and Friday. maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...

D'Arcy McGee's · 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7, Canada

★★★★☆ · Restaurant

maps.app.goo.gl

The #BSidesOttawa Policy Village is ready to go! Discover how policy influences cybersecurity and the conversations shaping the future. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #CyberSecurity #PolicyMatters #OttawaEvent

Policy Village - BSidesOttawa

Policy Village is not about corporate policies such as Acceptable Use Policy… Nor is it about implementing technical controls or anything like that. Rather, it’s about understanding the ways that…

bsidesottawa.ca

Join Jim Troutman for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity

Plan your #BSidesOttawa experience. The Policy Village schedule is now live with sessions on AI governance, digital trust, and cyber resilience. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #CyberPolicy #InfoSec #TechGovernance

Policy Village - BSidesOttawa

Policy Village is not about corporate policies such as Acceptable Use Policy… Nor is it about implementing technical controls or anything like that. Rather, it’s about understanding the ways that…

bsidesottawa.ca

Join Cheryl Biswas for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity

It’s official — the Policy Village schedule for #BSidesOttawa is now posted. Join sessions where security, policy, and innovation meet. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PublicPolicy #CyberSecurity #BSides

Policy Village - BSidesOttawa

Policy Village is not about corporate policies such as Acceptable Use Policy… Nor is it about implementing technical controls or anything like that. Rather, it’s about understanding the ways that…

bsidesottawa.ca

Attending Policy Village at #BSidesOttawa later this week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's!

D'Arcy McGee's · 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7, Canada

★★★★☆ · Restaurant

maps.app.goo.gl

Join Shelly Bruce for Grassroots movements: Promoting their vital role in the national cybersecurity ecosystem, a session exploring the importance of grassroots initiatives in shaping cybersecurity policy and practice. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage

Join John Weigelt for Sovereignty – Nobody knows what it means, but it’s provocative, a session exploring the concept of sovereignty in the context of cybersecurity, laws, and policy. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #Policy #Governance

Join Michael Woolslayer for Good Faith Security Research: Protecting Canada’s Grey Hats, discussing Canada’s approach to security research and protection of ethical hackers. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #GreyHats #TechPolicy

Attending Policy Village at #BSidesOttawa next week and *thirsty* for more cyber policy content? Join the organizers and speakers for a Cyber Policy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:30 at D'Arcy McGee's! maps.app.goo.gl/sbiCuqRwosVF...

D'Arcy McGee's · 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7, Canada

★★★★☆ · Restaurant

maps.app.goo.gl