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BSides Cape Town, Est. 2011, is a grassroots cybersec, community owned, planned and run conference, on the first weekend of December. Are you curious? Come have a look.

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We have an exiting new venue for 2025, but same old conference you all have come to love. Get ready for a day full of excitement on 6 December 2025.
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30 Sep: BSides Cape Town 2024 is coming in hot!

BSides as an organisation and conference started many years ago, with BSides Las Vegas. It was created due to so many amazing talks not being selected at DEF CON and BHUSA. BSides…like the BSide of a Tape became a place where community matters most,

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23 Sep: Origin of Bsides Cape Town

Dominic White mentioned I should write a short note about how BSides Cape Town got started, but the story is a bit long, so here, in rudimentary language, is how it came about.

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07 Jun: BSides Cape Town – Rite Of Passage 2024

My journey into cybersecurity began with a passion for computer science. In high school, I focused on mathematics, physics, and computer science during my Advanced Level studies, with the latter always being my highest score.

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26 Sep: Bsides Cape Town 2022 Video

BSIDES Cape Town YouTube Channel Coming out of the pandemic we thought of experimenting with youtube livestreams for BSIDES Cape…

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26 Sep: Bsides Cape Town Conference – What to Expect?

BSIDES has been an amazing yearly conference showcasing the research of local and internationally acclaimed hackers, defenders, curious people and…

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10 Jul: BSides Cape Town 2023 – Theme

2023 Theme Enter a world where technology and humanity collide, where cyber threats abound, and the future teeters on the…

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About BSIDES
01.
WHAT IS BSIDES?
Welcome to BSides Cape Town, the ultimate gathering of hackers and security enthusiasts! This annual Information/Security conference is not your typical event.

Powered by the passion and expertise of our committee members and volunteers, BSides Cape Town is a high-octane experience that breaks down the barriers of knowledge and creativity.

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For 2025
Our Theme for this year is "Redacted" where we explore a world of secrecy, misinformation, redaction and security. Don't miss your chance to be a part of our hacker revolution. Grab your tickets now, and join us at the Lagoon Beach Hotel on 6 December 2025.

On 6 December 2025 we will have:
  • 2-3 Tracks of Talks via a blind CFP
  • Keynote Talks from Industry Leaders
  • Capture the Flag
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Lock Picking and Physical Security Challenges
  • Friendship and Shenanigans
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JOIN US
CORPORATE TICKETS: This is for all companies looking to send their staff to BSides Cape Town
STANDARD TICKETS: Want to attend the conference in your individual capacity, grab a ticket!
STUDENT TICKETS: These are our lowest-priced tickets, and are there for enrolled students. Verification will be conducted.
PAY IT FORWARD (Rite of Passage): The Rite of Passage program at BSides Cape Town is a transformative opportunity for aspiring cybersecurity students a stepping stone for their professional development, empowering them to become cybersecurity leaders.
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