CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors. Thanks to our new friends at Socket for joining us as a Sidekick Sponsor! They empower dev teams to secure dependencies and ship with confidence across every project. #cc14

CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors. We are happy to welcome back our friends at Hye Tech Network & Security Solutions! From fueling tomorrow’s smart cities to securing today’s complex networks, they have the expertise to get it done! #cc14

Our first keynote speaker for CactusCon 14 is Selena Larson! Staff threat intelligence researcher at Proofpoint, you may also know her as host for The Cyberwire's "Only Malware in the Building" and Proofpoint's DISCARDED. The threat landscape keeps evolving and I'm excited to hear her talk! #cc14

Cybersecurity is also about leadership, strategy, and tactics... and CactusCon has our CISO Village CFP open until November 14th! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr... We've had some great tabletops and workshops these past few years, but we don't have yours! #cc14

Incredible - over 100 submissions to our CFP! We are excited to start digging into the vault and see what you hackers have been up to this past year. Well, some of it might have to wait for the snow talks. 🤫 #cc14

Our CFP is closing this Sunday, let's see that awesome talk you've been stewing on! sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/ #cc14

CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors. We are happy to welcome back our friends at bishopfox.bsky.social as our first Barrel Sidekick Sponsor! Their stellar security teams have presented incredible content and we are lucky to have them here in the valley. #cc14

The CactusCon 14 CFP has just one week left: sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/ Make sure to get your awesome technical talks in by October 19th. It doesn't have to be fully fleshed out, but definitely give us enough specific detail to know what you're cooking! #cc14

CactusCon happens every year thanks to great people, talks, and sponsors. We are happy to welcome back the @eff.org as a community sponsor! You know and love them as one of the leading voices in digital liberty advocacy and we are so thankful for them returning year after year. #cc14

Got something for a CFP that's more oriented for leadership folks? PERFECT. Submit to the CactusCon 14 CISO Village CFP! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hxr... Interactive workshops and tabletops are a great fit; deadline is November 14th.

Got a talk about the ins-and-outs of cybersecurity as a career? Submit to the career village CFP! forms.gle/2EAazyabAspL... Don't have a talk but want to give back to our aspiring community? They're also looking for mentors to volunteer here: forms.gle/WegpmfLg6dRc... #cc14

🥳 IT BEGINS 🥳 The CactusCon 14 CFP is now OPEN! sessionize.com/cactuscon-14/ Theme is an oldie but a goodie, regardless as usual we are looking for those juicy technical talks that make CactusCon great. #cc14

Can you feel it in the air? That strange pull to dive deeper into that awesome weird thing... and the call of an audience hungry for your hard-earned insights. That's right, the CactusCon 14 CFP will open on SEPTEMBER 6TH. Start plotting now and we'll share all the links and deadlines on Saturday!

We love organizing a conference of passionate cybersecurity people, and if your company would love to connect with our community and support our conference we would love to have you! Please check out our prospectus here: cactuscon.com/prospectus And get in touch at [email protected]!

Need a place to stay during CactusCon? Book with our hotel block! www.marriott.com/event-reserv... $199/night between 2/6-2/8, last day to reserve is 1/12/26!

It's hot out there, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. CACTUSCON 14 IS FEBRUARY 6TH AND 7TH, 2026! Just 165 days away. And our CFP is just around the corner! Stay cool friends.

HARK, INFOSEC FRIENDS! CactusCon 13 talks are now LIVE! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... We had so many great technical talks this year, and our keynotes @alethe.bsky.social and @shelbygrossman.bsky.social did a great job offering unique insight on this wild AI-infused world we now live in.

We would love to again extend our gratitude to all the people involved in CactusCon: sponsors, volunteers, villages, staff, and especially our community for coming out and making it the greatest con yet. Videos will be posted in a month or so. Can't wait to see y'all next year! #cc13

I miss @cactuscon.com already! But mostly wanted to share this great art with y'all bc omg

What a weekend. Thanks for spending Valentine's with the best people on the planet; hackers are awesome, kind, and curious and I always feel recharged after a great con. Much thanks to you, the attendees, and to the staff, volunteers, and sponsors that make CactusCon this incredible experience.

Picked a lock, won some shims, @mrtowne.bsky.social would have been proud! (Or maybe not because it’s a clear lock; they’re so divisive!) fun @cactuscon.com

DAY TWO! Hope anyone who was here yesterday got some good rest, and a warm welcome to our new Saturday crew and any CactusCon Kiddos. ヾ(°∇°*)

HOOWHEE! What a day. Learned so much and was lovely spending time in meatspace with you humans. I don't think the Agents stand a chance. 😎 See y'all soon at the afterparty starting 5:30PM at Level 1 Arcade Bar! #cc13

Come be part of the "oldest hacking community" by getting your amateur radio, aka "ham radio" license at CactusCon 13! Free exams both days—study ahead (@ ham.study) or just show up. Most hackers pass with a few hours of study. Learn more & sign up! https://buff.ly/3WWBPG0 #cc13

＼(▽￣＼(￣▽￣)／￣▽)／ SEE YOU SOON, FRIENDS! 🥳✨🤖✨🥳

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our new sponsor Security Innovation. They provide cybersecurity consultations and solutions, helping businesses protect data and prevent threats; meet with them in the Main Hall TOMORROW! #cc13

We've got lots of amazing people who attend CactusCon, and Thomas Wilhelm will be there signing his books from 2-3PM tomorrow in Building B near the merch table. And be sure to check his talk @ 3PM on Saturday! #cc13

Next Saturday @cactuscon.com catch my Keynote Down the Rabbit Hole: 🐇 Red Team Deep Fakes & the Evolution of #SocialEngineering NOT a talk about how to make deepfakes NOT a talk about raising awareness of deepfakes or social engineering Follow the White Rabbit… 🐇

For the sixth year, I'm giving a talk with David Huerta at @cactuscon.com. We will roast the worst cybersecurity reporting of 2024 (in our personal capacities, of course). Saturday, 4-4:30PM in Track 1, right before closing ceremonies.

Mesa, AZ cybersecurity folks! If you’re heading to @cactuscon.com this weekend, don’t miss @alethe.bsky.social’s #RedTeam keynote and @dnsp.bsky.social’ two must-see talks on Unconventional Paths in #Cybersecurity and wireless hacking with #LLMs - all this Saturday! bishopfox.com/events/bisho...

omg y'all it's TOMORROW! ＼(▽￣＼(￣▽￣)／￣▽)／ we are so excited to have y'all join us, see some talks, dig in with sponsors and villages, and getting together to learn & grow with friends old & new. tell your friends what you're up to, maybe they might want to nerd out too! #cc13

The CactusCon 13 badge isn’t just hardware—it’s your key to escaping a digital illusion. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden truths, and evade Agents who want to keep you blind. Are you ready to awaken? https://buff.ly/4gEDxmy Limited # available; get to merch early! #cc13

CactusCon Kids (ages 6-16) is back with five hands-on stations! Solder a hardware badge (limited supply), code & hack it, crack ciphers, explore computer guts, and pick locks! Join us Sat, Feb 15 — registration at 9:15 AM. Parents must stay on-site at the conference or hotel. #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. One more plug for our awesome, returning Gold Sponsor Kudelski Security. They publish great stuff on their research blog, and have a suite of advisory and technical cybersecurity services you should check out. #cc13

The CISO Village is like a science fair—each cybersecurity program is a unique volcano, built under different constraints. Step into another CISO’s shoes, explore industry challenges, and grow together. No talks, just hands-on workshops & discussions. Join us! https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ #cc13

Unlock the secrets of physical security! 🔓 The Physical Security Village lets you explore lockpicking, bypassing barriers, and access control systems. Hands-on, interactive, and eye-opening—come test your skills and rethink security! #cc13

Join us on Friday after the conference at Level 1 Arcade Bar for the official CactusCon afterparty at 5:30PM! It's just a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the Convention Center: https://buff.ly/40NhFzj See you there for some food, brews, and games! 🥳🎮🥳

Experience the fun of Ham Radio at our village! The original hackers, Hams solve problems their own way. Learn to send satellite commands, communicate off-grid, and track real-time data without cell networks. Join the Fox Hunt, transmit memes, or get licensed! #cc13

AHHHHH! CC 13 (and Valentine's Day) are a week away! What could be more romantic than hacking something with your friends and our community? Let your friends know what you're up to next Fri and/or Sat, they might have a passing cybersecurity interest and would love an invite. #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our new Silver Sponsor Datadog! Their cloud log aggregation and analytics platform is great for metrics, traces, and logs. Meet their people in our Main Hall! #cc13

The CactusCon 13 badge is your key to awakening. Trapped in a digital illusion, you must solve challenges to see the truth. But beware — Agents are hunting those who resist. Can you out-think the system? Pre-order now! Limited availability at event. https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor Axon! They always bring a fun experience to our main hall and are one of the premiere local cybersecurity shops. #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our returning Gold Sponsor Kudelski Security. I love their research blogs, and we hear great things about their advisory, MDR, and technical services. Welcome back! #cc13

The Cactus Con CTF is back! No team size limit—just register everyone at ctf.threatsims.com + with the conference to play. Prizes? Yes. Offense or defense? Yes! Get ready to hack, compete, and win! #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor Early Warning! Based here in AZ, they're a local shop doing a big, global job and their team will be here for you at CactusCon 13. #cc13

🚨 Keynote Alert! 🚨 Shelby Grossman is a scholar at Stanford Internet Observatory, diving deep into influence ops, fraud, child safety & AI’s impact across that spectrum. Co-editor of the Journal of Online Trust & Safety, she’s sharing that expertise here with us! So excited. #cc13

🔥 🎟️🔥 CactusCon is built by passionate volunteers for our community, and we’re giving away FREE tickets! If cost was holding you (or someone you know) back, now’s the chance to join us. Grab a ticket, spread the word, and let’s have an unforgettable con! https://buff.ly/4j9gzWZ #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to our long-time returning Gold Sponsor New Genesis Solutions! Meet their crew at CC13 or make sure to chat with Andy Jordan at CISO Village to see how they'll transform your cybersecurity approach. #cc13

Are you ready to get your cyberhands dirty, but no experience? No problem! The CC Greenhouse is a series of five stations with a guided 30 minute exercise to introduce a pentesting fundamental. Don't worry, some Greenhouse Gardeners will be there to help if you get stuck. #cc13

CactusCon is FEBRUARY 14-15, packed with great talks, people, and sponsors. Much thanks to returning Gold Sponsor Hye Tech Networks! They're trusted by many local governments, schools, and law enforcement, and we're lucky to have them. Meet their team at CC13! #cc13