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About BSidesDFW

While we are proud to be a chapter of the global Security BSides movement, our true focus is right here at home. The DFW Metroplex is a massive hub for technology, defense, finance, and telecom—and our local cybersecurity talent reflects that incredible scale and diversity.

BSidesDFW exists to provide an accessible, no-to-low-cost platform for local hackers, defenders, researchers, and students. We strip away the corporate marketing pitches and prohibitive price tags of mega-conferences to focus on what actually matters: raw research, hands-on learning, and authentic connection.

Knowledge Sharing

From highly technical zero-day research to defensive strategies and governance, our talks highlight the bleeding edge of the industry without the vendor spin.

Community First

Whether you are a seasoned CISO, a SOC analyst, or a college student, BSidesDFW is an inclusive environment where the next big idea is ready to be discovered.

Every year, BSidesDFW imparts its own distinct Texas flavor. No matter how much we grow, we remain dedicated to the grassroots ethos that started it all: sharing knowledge, breaking things, and building a stronger North Texas security community together.

BSidesDFW Coordinators

Ministry of Ministries
@withLogic
Ministry of Syndication
TBD
Ministry of Literature
TBD
Ministry of Labour
TBD
Ministry of Engineering
TBD
Ministry of Evidence
TBD
Ministry of Propaganda
TBD
Ministry of Indoctrination
TBD

Code of Conduct

Behave yourselves!

Security BSides Dallas - Fort Worth was founded to facilitate the exchange of information and the development of relationships. We welcome and encourage the expression and debate of ideas. We also recognize that we do not have to agree in order to listen to, and/or understand, a given point of view. However, there is a language and a behaviour that is appropriate and expected in achieving that discourse.

Harassment and/or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Any participant that experiences and/or witnesses inappropriate behaviour is expected to report said behaviour to event staff.

Any participant that experiences and/or witnesses inappropriate behaviour is encouraged to ask the offending individual to stop.

Any participant asked to stop a behaviour is expected to comply immediately.

Event organizers reserve the right to respond to observed and/or reported behaviour in a manner deemed appropriate, including but not limited to expulsion without refund and referral to the relevant authorities.

It is our goal to ensure that the event is welcoming, enjoyable, and safe for all participants. Be exemplary for each other. See something, say something.