BSides Joburg 2026

BSides Joburg is back for a 3rd year, our event will take place on 25 July at the Focus Rooms in Johannesburg. We hope to make this event even better than the last. Event Details Reflecting on BSides Joburg 2025 BSides Joburg 2025, held on 26 July at the Focus Rooms, was a resounding success! The event brought […]

Crafting a CFP Proposal for BSides Joburg

Submitting a talk to BSides Joburg is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, experiences, and research with a vibrant and passionate infosec community. However, with limited speaking slots available, a well-crafted CFP proposal is essential to stand out. A strong proposal isn’t just about having a great idea; it’s about presenting it clearly and […]

BSides Joburg 2025

BSides Joburg is back for a 2nd year following a very successful inaugural event last year. Our event will take place on 26 July at the Focus Rooms in Johannesburg. We hope to make this event even better than the last. Event Details Reflecting on BSides Joburg 2024 BSides Joburg 2024, held on 20 July […]

BSides Joburg 2024: A New Dawn

Earlier this year BSides Joburg was established, you can read more about the origins of BSides Joburg here. There’s something powerful about the idea of a new dawn—the promise of a fresh start, new possibilities, and a future filled with opportunity. That’s exactly what A New Dawn, the theme of the first-ever BSides Joburg, is […]

The forming of BSides Joburg

In 2009, a small group of cybersecurity professionals found themselves at a crossroads. Their talk proposals had been turned down from Black Hat—not because they weren’t good, but simply because there wasn’t enough room. Rather than letting their voices go unheard, they took a bold step: they created their own space. That space became Security […]