Get ready for #CYBRHAKCON with official gear from the #CYBRSECCommunity Swag Store. Explore the #CYBRHAKCON collection, featuring polos, T-shirts, hoodies, tumblers, mugs, and more for hackers who love to break, build, learn, and share. The online store also includes merchandise representing #CYBRSECCON, #OTSECCON, #EXECSECCON, #CYBRSECMedia, and the broader #CYBRSECCommunity. Assemble your gear. Rep the community. Shop the #CYBRHAKCON collection: zurl.co/xWqSi #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #HackerCommunity #CybersecuritySwag #CybersecurityConference

Sponsorship opportunities for #CYBRHAKCON 2027 are now open! Developed in partnership with legendary penetration tester, educator, author, and podcast host Phillip Wylie, CYBR.HAK.CON. is a technical, hands-on cybersecurity conference created for people who love to break, build, learn, and share. More than 250 ethical hackers, penetration testers, red teamers, security researchers, AppSec professionals, security engineers, blue teamers, CTF competitors, students, cybersecurity leaders, and other members of the hacker community are expected to join us for practitioner-led technical talks, live demonstrations, interactive Villages, challenges, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections. We are proud to recognize our confirmed 2027 sponsors: • CyberOne, Purple Sponsor • ThreatLocker, Blue Sponsor Interested organizations can use the Exhibitor Portal to log in or create a profile, create or select a Company Profile, access the 2027 Sponsorship Prospectus, explore available opportunities, and submit an application. Explore sponsorship opportunities: zurl.co/r2685 Thursday, February 25, 2027 Irving Convention Center | Irving, Texas #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #HackerCommunity #CybersecurityConference #CybersecurityEvents #DallasEvents

The signal is live. Tickets for #CYBRHAKCON 2027 are now available! Created by and for the hacker community, CYBR.HAK.CON. brings together builders, breakers, defenders, and learners for a day of technical education, hands-on experiences, new ideas, and meaningful connections. Whether you are an aspiring ethical hacker building your skills or an experienced practitioner ready to dig deeper, this is your invitation to join the community in Irving. Thursday, February 25, 2027 Irving Convention Center Irving, Texas Secure your ticket: zurl.co/lU5GY The characters are assembling. The signal is getting stronger. More #CYBRHAKCON announcements are coming soon. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking #HackerCommunity #PenetrationTesting #CybersecurityConference #DallasEvents

Join Xage Security, Copia Automation, #OTSECCON, and #CYBRSECCommunity for an exclusive Executive Mixer following Day 1 of the API Cybersecurity Conference! We're bringing together oil & gas cybersecurity, OT, and operations leaders for an evening of drinks, networking, and candid conversations about the challenges facing critical infrastructure security. From Zero Trust and privileged access to threat containment and operational resilience, this is your chance to exchange ideas, share experiences, and connect with industry peers who understand the unique challenges of securing critical operations. 📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Hearsay on the Waterway | The Woodlands, TX Space is limited! Don't miss your chance to connect with fellow industry leaders. Secure your spot today! zurl.co/IlRwp #OTSECCON #CYBRSECCommunity #OTSecurity #OilAndGas #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #IndustrialCybersecurity #ZeroTrust #OperationalTechnology

Houston’s technology community will come together in just 3 days for the ISACA Greater Houston Chapter 2026 Fall Conference, hosted by SheLeadsTech. We are pleased to help spread the word about this full-day conference, which will welcome women and men, members and non-members, students, and professionals at every career stage. Attendees can explore sessions covering cybersecurity, IT audit and assurance, risk and governance, leadership and professional development, emerging technologies, and AI, while connecting with professionals from across the Houston technology community and earning CPE credits. The conference is almost here. If these conversations align with your work, interests, or professional goals, register now and join ISACA Greater Houston and SheLeadsTech this Friday. Friday, October 16, 2026 8:30am–4:30pm CT Houston City College – West Loop Campus 5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081 View the conference details and register: zurl.co/0c2le #SheLeadsTheFuture #SheLeadsTech #ISACAGreaterHouston #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #GRC #DigitalTrust #WomenInTech #HoustonEvents

Your plans for November 5? Sorted. #CYBRSECCareers is bringing the cybersecurity community together for Cards for a Cause, an evening of casino-style games, dinner, networking, and support for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. If you are in Houston, make a night of it. Bring your friends, invite your colleagues, and reconnect with the people who make this community stronger. Tickets start at $25, with additional admission options available. Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:00pm–9:00pm Saint Arnold Brewing Company Houston, Texas Not in Houston? You can still participate from anywhere: • Donate directly to support #CYBRSECCareers programs • Share the fundraiser with friends and colleagues • Send the event to someone in the Houston area • Introduce a business or organization that may want to sponsor or support the mission Proceeds from Cards for a Cause will support cybersecurity scholarships, youth education through #YOUTHSECCON, and mentorship opportunities for students and veterans. Purchase tickets: zurl.co/OrZLS Donate from anywhere: zurl.co/gQy9A Sponsor the event: zurl.co/CXVMT However you participate, you can help create more pathways into cybersecurity. #CardsForACause #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #Mentorship #Scholarships #HoustonEvents #CYBRSECCommunity, LLC. proudly manages the operations and programming of #CYBRSECCareers and affiliated events through a long-standing event services contract. While we do not own #CYBRSECCareers, we are honored to support its growth and success as a trusted management partner. All branding, ownership, and intellectual property for #CYBRSECCareers remain with its original creators and rights holders.

Meet some of the people behind #CYBRSECCON 2026. Bringing thousands of cybersecurity professionals, students, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and community members together requires months of planning, coordination, creativity, and collaboration. From left to right: George Hume (#CYBRSECMedia Contributor), Bill Brenner (VP and Editor-in-Chief of #CYBRSECMedia), Sydney Hirt (Crew Manager), Sam Van Ryder (Co-Founder and EVP of Content), Lauren Andrus (VP of Marketing), Shanille Gould (Crew Manager), Mary DiFiore-Smith (Program Director), Michael Farnum (Co-Founder and CEO), Andy Ellis (Partner), Gary Leibowitz (EVP of Partnerships), and Rich McCrohan (Sponsorship Director). This group represents just some of the many people whose work made #CYBRSECCON possible. Together with our Crew Members, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, experience partners, and broader #CYBRSECCommunity, they helped bring two full days of cybersecurity education, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections to life. The work continues, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Houston for #CYBRSECCON 2027 on September 22–23! #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #EventProfessionals #HoustonEvents

Strong cybersecurity communities are built through consistent opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another. Join us for the next #CYBRSECCommunity User Group on October 29 in Houston. Cybersecurity professionals, students, and enthusiasts of all experience levels are invited to meet members of the community, build new relationships, and continue learning together. Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:30–9:00 p.m. Houston, Texas Thank you to Allthenticate and Invincible for sponsoring this month’s gathering and helping make this community event possible. Learn more and register: zurl.co/ObZ8F #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityEvents #CybersecurityNetworking #HoustonEvents #HoustonCybersecurity #CYBRSECCommunity, LLC. proudly manages the operations and programming of #CYBRSECCareers and affiliated events through a long-standing event services contract. While we do not own #CYBRSECCareers, we are honored to support its growth and success as a trusted management partner. All branding, ownership, and intellectual property for #CYBRSECCareers remain with its original creators and rights holders.

Some of the most memorable moments at #CYBRSECCON happened when attendees stepped beyond the sessions and became part of the experience. They picked locks, explored hardware and HAM radio, tested their skills through Capture the Flag and OSINT challenges, experimented with AI and OT technology, discovered new books, met authors, and tried something new. At the center of the Exhibit Hall, Grayson’s Village brought multiple interactive activities together in one highly visible space. The OT Village and #CYBRHAKCON AI Village offered dedicated environments where attendees could explore specialized technologies, simulations, workshops, and challenges. These experiences were made possible by the organizations and people who contributed their resources, expertise, time, and energy: • Intezer and ServiceNow sponsored the Book Store & Lounge, creating a space to discover new ideas, meet authors, and continue the conversation. • Tenable sponsored Grayson’s Village, featuring lock picking, phishing, hardware hacking, HAM radio, Behavioral Cyber Risk, Capture the Flag, OSINT, and the CYBR Brick Village. • Kasm Workspaces and Labshock sponsored the OT Village, which included the ICS Village, OT Simulation Village, and OT Hacking Kit. • Xage Security sponsored the #CYBRHAKCON AI Village, featuring vulnerable LLMs, AI swarms, and hands-on workshops. Special thanks to Adnan Naseem for helping attendees understand what lock picking is all about and why it offers valuable lessons for cybersecurity. Congratulations to E. Cowboy and all the challenge and prize winners who put their skills to the test! To every sponsor, experience partner, presenter, Crew Member, and attendee who participated, asked questions, accepted a challenge, or tried something new: Thank you for making #CYBRSECCON 2026 something to experience. Save the date for #CYBRSECCON 2027, returning to Houston September 22–23, 2027. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #HandsOnLearning #CybersecurityTraining #OTSecurity #AISecurity #CaptureTheFlag #LockPicking #CybersecurityConference

Behind every #CYBRSECCON experience is a team of people working to make it possible. Before the doors opened and throughout two full days of the conference, our Crew Members were there setting up spaces, welcoming attendees, answering questions, supporting sessions, solving problems, and helping keep everything moving. Their time, energy, flexibility, and dedication helped bring #CYBRSECCON 2026 to life. To every Crew Member who showed up for the conference and the community: Thank you. We could not have done it without you! Recognize a Crew Member in this video? Tell us who you spotted in the comments and help us celebrate their contributions. Save the date for #CYBRSECCON 2027, returning to Houston September 22–23, 2027. Interested in joining the team? Crew Member applications for #CYBRSECCON 2027 will open in summer 2027. Follow our social media channels for application details and other opportunities to participate. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CrewAppreciation #EventCrew #BehindTheScenes #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents

Every #CYBRSECCON presentation began long before a speaker stepped onto the stage. It began with years of experience, lessons learned, ideas tested, and time spent preparing to share something meaningful with our community. More than 150 speakers joined us at #CYBRSECCON 2026, contributing their expertise through keynotes, technical sessions, panels, workshops, and conversations spanning the many areas shaping cybersecurity today. They challenged assumptions, introduced new perspectives, shared practical guidance, and created opportunities for attendees to learn directly from people doing the work. To every speaker who gave their time, knowledge, and energy to #CYBRSECCON: Thank you. Your contributions shaped the conversations that took place in Houston and gave attendees ideas they could carry back to their organizations and communities. Missed a presentation or want to revisit one? Watch the #CYBRSECCON 2026 keynote and speaker session videos from #CYBRSECMedia: zurl.co/ldgu7 Was there a speaker or session that stayed with you? Tell us about it in the comments! Then save the date for the next #CYBRSECCON, returning to Houston September 22–23, 2027. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecuritySpeakers #CybersecurityEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CybersecurityConference

Step inside the #CYBRSECCON 2026 Exhibit Hall! Across two days, 173 exhibitors filled the show floor with emerging technologies, live demonstrations, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with the people working across cybersecurity. This video offers a walk through the Exhibit Hall and a closer look at the organizations, solutions, and energy that helped make it an essential part of the conference experience. Thank you to every sponsor and exhibitor that joined us in Houston, shared its expertise, welcomed questions, and helped bring the Exhibit Hall to life. What did the show floor reveal about the current cybersecurity landscape? Andy Ellis walked the entire Exhibit Hall and shared his observations on the prominence of AI and OT security, the areas that were notably underrepresented, and the value of creating booths centered on real conversations. Read “These Booths Are Made for Walking” from #CYBRSECMedia: zurl.co/yHd1S Spot a company you visited or someone you know in the video? Tell us who you spotted in the comments! Then save the date for the next #CYBRSECCON, returning to Houston September 22–23, 2027. We look forward to bringing the cybersecurity community together again! #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecuritySponsors #CybersecurityExhibitors #OTSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #CybersecurityConference

A strong cybersecurity community is not built by one event or organization. It grows when experienced practitioners share what they know and curious people have opportunities to experiment, ask questions, and explore how technology works. Following #CYBRSECCON 2026, Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia attended the separately organized BSides Houston event at the Houston Food Bank. What he found was an intimate gathering where experienced professionals and the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners could learn directly from one another. One presentation stood out: “The Power of Abstraction: Tricking Sand into Doing Math” by Ragul Balaji. Ragul walked attendees through the inner workings of computers, the architecture he built himself, and how the abstractions behind modern computing can conceal assumptions that attackers exploit. His technical depth, curiosity, and enthusiasm offered a powerful reminder that the next generation is already preparing to confront cybersecurity challenges we have not encountered yet. They need communities willing to encourage that curiosity, experienced practitioners prepared to share their knowledge, and spaces where learning can happen. Thank you to the BSides Houston organizers, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for creating one of those spaces. Read “BSides Houston Takeaway: The Next Generation Has Got This”: zurl.co/JryOl #CYBRSECCommunity #BSidesHouston #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityEducation #CybersecurityCareers #HoustonEvents

#CYBRSECCON 2026 was designed to bring different corners of cybersecurity into the same space. Executives, hackers, researchers, practitioners, students, and technology leaders gathered in Houston to learn from one another and strengthen the community. In a post-conference episode of #CYBRHAKCAST, #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founder Michael Farnum and Chief Hacking Officer Phillip Wylie reflect on the ideas and experiences that stood out across the conference and BSides Houston. Their conversation explores how artificial intelligence is changing Capture the Flag competitions, why hands-on training must continue evolving alongside new technology, the growing interest in offensive and OT/ICS security, and the importance of creating spaces where different parts of the cybersecurity industry can connect. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia captured highlights from their conversation in “CYBR.SEC.CON 2026 Recap: AI, Hacking and the Power of Cybersecurity Community”. Read the recap and watch the complete #CYBRHAKCAST episode: zurl.co/54jWe Thank you to everyone who brought their knowledge, curiosity, ideas, and energy to #CYBRSECCON 2026. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #EthicalHacking #ArtificialIntelligence #OTSecurity #CybersecurityConference

#CYBRSECCareers is looking for experienced professionals who want to help the next generation navigate the industry, build confidence, make connections, and take the next step in their careers. Your experience could be exactly what someone else needs to move forward. Ready to give back and help build the future of our community? Become a mentor: zurl.co/LAt8F #Cybersecurity #CyberMentorship #CyberCareers #Mentorship #InfoSec #CyberCommunity #CYBRSECCommunity, LLC. proudly manages the operations and programming of #CYBRSECCareers and affiliated events through a long-standing event services contract. While we do not own #CYBRSECCareers, we are honored to support its growth and success as a trusted management partner. All branding, ownership, and intellectual property for #CYBRSECCareers remain with its original creators and rights holders.

What begins as a student’s first exposure to cybersecurity can become the beginning of a career and a lasting connection to the community. In this clip from Episode 122 of the PrOTect IT All Podcast, #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founder Sam Van Ryder describes the full-circle experience that can happen when students are given meaningful opportunities to participate. College students who first helped with the conference have returned in later years to present and contribute in new ways. That same cycle is now beginning with #YOUTHSECCON. The program welcomed 75 high school students during its first year. At #CYBRSECCON 2026, that number doubled to 150. Through a dedicated track, hands-on activities, lightning talks, and time in the Exhibit Hall, students experienced what being part of the cybersecurity field could look like. Some left saying they could see themselves pursuing cybersecurity as a career. This is the kind of opportunity #CYBRSECCareers works to create. Help us continue building pathways into cybersecurity by joining #CYBRSECCareers for Cards for a Cause on November 5 at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. This fundraising event will support #YOUTHSECCON, the mentorship program, and the Taylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship. Learn more and register for Cards for a Cause: zurl.co/Ye4QT Thank you to host Aaron Crow and the PrOTect IT All Podcast for helping share this story. Watch the clip, then listen to the complete episode, “Building the Cybersecurity Community: From 120 People to 3,000 at CYBR.SEC.CON”: zurl.co/wEMaO #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityCareers #CybersecurityEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #CYBRSECCommunity, LLC. proudly manages the operations and programming of #CYBRSECCareers and affiliated events through a long-standing event services contract. While we do not own #CYBRSECCareers, we are honored to support its growth and success as a trusted management partner. All branding, ownership, and intellectual property for #CYBRSECCareers remain with its original creators and rights holders.

Represent the #CYBRSECCommunity wherever you go! The Official #CYBRSECCommunity Swag Store features apparel, drinkware, accessories, and more representing #CYBRHAKCON, #CYBRSECCommunity, #CYBRSECCON, #CYBRSECMEDIA, #EXECSECCON, and #OTSECCON. This video offers a look at just a few of the available items, from polos, T-shirts, and hoodies to tumblers, notebooks, mouse pads, and more. Explore the complete collection and find your favorites: zurl.co/BWpxz #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityCommunity #CybersecuritySwag

There was no way to be in every room at once during #CYBRSECCON 2026. Now, you can catch up on the sessions you missed and revisit the ones that stayed with you. The full collection of recorded keynotes and presentations is now available through #CYBRSECMedia. Explore conversations covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity leadership, critical infrastructure, offensive security, burnout, the human side of cybersecurity, and many other topics shaping the industry. Whether you attended the conference in Houston or followed along from afar, this is an opportunity to continue learning from our speakers, share valuable sessions with your team, and experience more of what #CYBRSECCON had to offer. Thank you to every speaker who shared their expertise, experiences, research, and ideas with the #CYBRSECCommunity. Start watching: zurl.co/fTJ9T #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityEducation #CybersecurityConference #ProfessionalDevelopment

Save the dates, then decide how you want to be part of the #CYBRSECCommunity in 2027! #CYBRHAKCON February 25, 2027 Irving Convention Center #OTSECCON April 14–15, 2027 George R. Brown Convention Center #CYBRSECCON September 22–23, 2027 George R. Brown Convention Center There are many ways to participate: • Attend to learn from cybersecurity experts, explore hands-on activities, discover new solutions, and connect with the community • Share your expertise from the stage by watching for upcoming Call for Papers announcements • Showcase your organization as a sponsor or exhibitor by contacting [email protected] • Help bring the experience to life as a Crew Member by watching for future Crew opportunities • Follow our social media channels for event announcements, speaker news, behind-the-scenes content, live highlights, interviews, recaps, and other ways to engage, even if you cannot attend in person However you choose to participate, we look forward to bringing the cybersecurity community together throughout 2027. Explore our events, media, and more at zurl.co/quwXi #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityEvents #CybersecurityConference

The #CYBRSECCON Exhibit Hall was designed to create space for discovery, questions, and real conversations between attendees and the organizations working across cybersecurity. Andy Ellis put that experience under a microscope. After walking the entire show floor, Andy examined all 173 exhibitors and compared what he found with his observations from larger industry conferences, including Black Hat and RSAC. His analysis highlights several characteristics that made the #CYBRSECCON show floor distinctive, including a strong OT security presence, widespread AI messaging, accessible booth experiences, and an Innovation Station that gave emerging companies another way to connect with attendees. Andy also identified areas of the cybersecurity ecosystem that were less visible on the show floor, offering useful perspective as we continue thinking about how the conference can grow and evolve. Read “These Booths Are Made for Walking” on #CYBRSECMedia: zurl.co/tn3JA Thank you to every sponsor and exhibitor who helped make the 2026 Exhibit Hall a place to explore new technologies, exchange ideas, and build relationships across the cybersecurity community. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #OTSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #CybersecurityConference #ExhibitHall