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...

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

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

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

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!

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...

The #BSidesOttawa Policy Village lineup is out! Explore talks on policy, governance, and cybersecurity’s evolving landscape. Don’t miss this year’s sessions. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity

The #BSidesOttawa Policy Village lineup is out! Explore talks on policy, governance, and cybersecurity’s evolving landscape. Don’t miss this year’s sessions. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #CyberPolicy #InfoSecCommunity

I have an AMA starting now on Reddit. www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCa...

Attending Policy Village at BSides Ottawa 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...

Quantum computing brings new security challenges. Karl Holmqvist explores Canada’s policy response to quantum threats and how the country is preparing to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #QuantumSecurity #PolicyVillage

Canada’s AI regulation matters globally. Kathrin Gardhouse explores how national policies can align with international standards while balancing innovation, ethics, and accountability. A must-hear for policymakers and tech experts. Visit here for more: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #AIRegulation

The Policy Village schedule for #BSidesOttawa is live! Dive into sessions exploring how policy and cybersecurity connect. Check the lineup and plan your day. 🔗 bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #PolicyMatters

Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity

Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity

Welcome to the Digital Jungle! Explore the fun and games of Canada’s cyber, privacy, and AI laws and see how they shape digital safety and professional practices. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #DigitalPolicy

How does a bill become law in Canada? Policy Village presents a session on the legislative process and the steps that guide a bill from proposal to becoming law. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CanadianLaw #Policy

Policy Village at BSides Ottawa! A space where cybersecurity pros & policymakers connect. No tech workshops, no politics—just meaningful dialogue about how public policy impacts our field. All experience levels welcome! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #Cybersecurity

Bridging the gap between hackers & policymakers at BSides Ottawa's Policy Village. Dedicated time for dialogue, networking & understanding how government policy shapes cybersecurity. Bring your curiosity! Visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #InfoSec #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa

What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa

What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa

Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots

Policy Village @ BSides Ottawa = where tech meets governance. Not about compliance or politics. About understanding how public policy impacts cybersecurity & creating dialogue that benefits both communities. No prior experience needed! bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #TechPolicy

Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy

AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #AIRegulation #TechPolicy

Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy

Ever wonder how government policy shapes cybersecurity? Join the Policy Village at BSides Ottawa! A non-partisan space for productive dialogue between tech pros & policymakers. Just bring your curiosity, visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa

Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy

Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa

How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa

Calling cybersecurity folks & policymakers! BSides Ottawa's Policy Village is your space to connect, learn & exchange ideas. Talks + structured networking time = real conversations about tech policy. New to either field? Perfect! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #InfoSec

What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa

What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa

No politics. No jargon. Just hackers and policy folks figuring out how to make the digital world work better. Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/

Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots

Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy

AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa #AIRegulation #TechPolicy

Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy

Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy

Bridging hackers and policymakers one conversation at a time. That’s Policy Village → happening at BSides Ottawa. See more at bsidesottawa.ca/

Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa

How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa

Hackers + policymakers in the same room? Yep. That’s what Policy Village at BSides Ottawa is all about — real talk on how policy shapes cybersecurity (and vice versa). More info → bsidesottawa.ca/