Below is some further info on our CFP!

Our theme for this year is Beyond Barriers.
We would love talks that fit this theme. It is recommended but not necessary. In the past we have seen a decent amount of devs/DevOps people so code-heavy talks are also most welcome!

Talk/Workshop format and Session Types

Talk formats (Selected under Session Type)

We have 5 Session Types

95% of you will be aiming for a Standard Talk, and below are the details

Standard Talk: / 45 minutes

This is the usual kind of talk most people submit. This time includes opportunities for questions.

Short Talk / 30 minutes

Like a standard talk, but most likely shorter.

Lightning Talk / 10-15 minutes

Here is your brief chance to cover a thought, subject or perhaps gain support for a project you are working on. You have 15min, make it count!

Workshop / 4 hours

We are doing long-form workshops on Friday. We set it at 4 hours per workshop. Shorter or longer slots are available if needed. This year we want to do a bunch of Workshops, most likely on 6 December 2024.

Keynote / 45 minutes

We are honoured to consider keynotes from every corner of the planet, including right here at home. Keynote is hidden from the public, so get in touch with the team or email us on the address below for the code to submit.

Categories

We welcome talks across various categories, including but not limited to:
On Theme: Exploring the theme and its implications on cybersecurity.
Pentesting: Hands-on demonstrations and discussions on penetration testing methodologies.
CompSci: Talks related to computer science, algorithms, and cutting-edge research.
Security Research: Presentations showcasing innovative research and discoveries in cybersecurity.
Cryptography: Discussions on encryption, cryptographic protocols, and secure communications.
Red Team: Presentations covering offensive security, penetration testing, and adversary simulations.
Blue Team: Insights into defensive strategies, incident response, and security operations.
Web3: Talks focused on decentralized technologies, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.
Other Topics: We are open to talks on any cybersecurity-related subject that you believe would be of interest to our attendees. Cool research, AI, ML, Deep Fakes, SDR, CloudSec, Hardware Hacking, C2 channels, Social Engineering, you name it, we want it!

Past Talks

To get an idea of the diverse range of talks we've had in the past, check out some of the notable sessions:
Ross Simpson: BSides Cape Town 2023 - Hacking "AAA" Unreal Engine Games with... Python?
Jessie Auguste: BSIDES CPT 2023 - Embracing Dystopia: Building Secure Web Applications in the Age of Fast Development
Dominic White: BSIDES CPT 2023 - Impose Cost: Our defences eventually fail & we need to take the the fight to the criminals
Byron Rudman: BSIDES CPT 2019 - Gollum: One anti-phish bot to rule them all
Gerard de Jong: BSIDES CPT 2019 - Hacking satellites with Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Ross Simpson & Dale Nunns: BSIDES CPT 2018 - Hacking and weaponizing the NES Classic Mini

Support and what you get

If you become a speaker or workshopper for BSides Cape Town 2024, we will comp you with a full swag ticket. That being said, while we do our best to accommodate speakers from other parts of the country, and internationally, BSides Cape Town generally does not have huge resources to financially assist speakers with travel and accommodation arrangements. You will most likely need to make your own arrangements to attend the conference. We may be able to get some special rates from the adjoined hotel, but that is TBC. We will do our best to assist where possible, so please don’t be discouraged from submitting a talk if this is a problem. Send us an email explaining your situation and we’ll see what we can do.

Deadline

The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2024 23:59PM, but the earlier you submit the better.

For any questions email

cfpreview@bsidescapetown.co.za | For CFP questions, queries or feedback!
organisers@bsidescapetown.co.za | For anything BSides related, not specific to CFP

You can enter proposals until 2024-09-30 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg), 1 week, 4 days from now.