bsides Adelaide villages

These villages will show you the range of different experiences available in our amazing industry. As you walk around the Lot Fourteen Adelaide precinct you will get the chance to explore these villages. Think of it like the Adelaide Show, but for Cyber. 

Hosted by Fifth Domain 

An informative careers session over both days, featuring industry professionals, recruiters and others from the local Adelaide community who can help you navigate your career in the diverse world of cyber security. 

A detailed schedule can be found on our dedicated Careers Village page.

Hosted by Redacted

BSides Adelaide will host the acclaimed Black Bag challenge from Redacted Information Security, in collaboration with Malware Security. 

The Black Bag is an offensive cyber security challenge series that uses computer infrastructure and physical spaces to create interesting arenas for teams to hack, infiltrate, and effect using their cyber security skills. 

This Black Bag will be a little different than previous events seen at BSides Canberra and the ADF Cyber Skills Challenge. Think Golden Eye meets Red Alert meets War Games meets Mr Robot:

“Cyber-attacks have scuttled the launch of a new satellite defence system at Whalers Bay. Dr Hadria, a billionaire, genius, and megalomaniac has claimed responsibility. The villain intends to launch a neuclear rocket at the moon to destroy it. Your unit Bravo Five One of the secretive Direct Espionage Service is the world’s only hope. You have 36 hours to hack into his lair and make your way through the complex, circumventing security and systems as you go. Can you reach the launch control and stop the rocket before it’s too late?”

Teams can sign up whenever they like and work their way through the conference locating physical and cyber challenges in and around the little hidey holes, wombat burrows, and ancillary spaces of the BSides villages. Once you’ve collected all the challenge flags, teams can make their way to the final countdown to try and stop the launch of the nuclear rocket threatening to destroy the moon.

Hosted by the Australian Signals Directorate 

A regular to BSides Canberra, the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre Digital Forensics and Incident Response team is back again for a DFIR Challenge - but this time in Adelaide!

Do you want to try out your incident response skills for a day? Want to know what it is like to perform technical analysis when the pressure is on? Come and try ASD's ACSC Incident Response Game - HuntIR. HuntIR is an incident response game developed by the Digital Forensics and Incident Response team that focuses on the analysis of technical artefacts to answer key investigation questions. Each player is given their own unique incident that includes various types of artefacts. Stay in regular contact with your victim organisation by answering their questions about the compromise as you work through fully understanding the compromise. Your victim org is counting on you!

Hosted by McGrathNicol and SentinelOne

Join our adrenaline-fueled Cyber Incident Response Training and competition! Dive into the heart-pounding world of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) tradecraft. Unleash your inner cyber sleuth as you try to investigate and piece together a cyber crime puzzle. 

Hosted by OSINT Combine

Dive into a world of open-source intelligence where information flows freely and insights abound. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or a curious newcomer, "OSINT Oasis" offers a unique opportunity to quench your thirst for knowledge, sharpen your skills, and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. OSINT experts will be on hand at the OSINT Oasis to explore cutting-edge OSINT techniques, share best practices, and collaborate with you. 

Hosted by CyberOps

Cyber Space Village – an exciting village that explores the dynamic interplay between space exploration, radio frequency (RF) technology, and cybersecurity which offers a unique platform for exploring the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities of these critical domains. Come along and learn how RF technology facilitates communication between spacecraft, satellites, and ground stations and examine the cybersecurity challenges posed by space missions and RF systems. 

Hosted by CREST

Welcome to Combat Wombat's Red and Purple Team Village—a lively space where cybersecurity innovation and collaboration thrive. Immerse yourself in an experience crafted to enhance your offensive security skills by combining the strategic expertise of the Red Team with the defensive strength of the Purple Team. Our village fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and advanced strategies, serving as a hub for infosec professionals to share insights on the latest tactics. Dive into a day of interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, and exceptional networking. Unleash your potential, stay at the forefront, and become a cybersecurity force at the Red and Purple Team Village. 

Hosted by Cydarm

This workshop leverages genuine KGB / Stasi / CIA vintage espionage equipment. Since spy craft gear is normally rare, secret and then destroyed at end of life, these are rare survivors. Laid out in an evolutionary timeline these items illustrate the evolution of spycraft from analog, through the transistorised Cold War, and into the birth of computing and cyber. This includes both 1-off or very limited run custom items, as well as adaptive re-use of commercial products.

On the hour there will be a 20-minute guided tour of the artefacts, plus plenty of opportunity for Q&A. Some of the items have been restored to a fully operable condition so there is opportunity for hands-on interactivity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hosted by Mercury Information Security Services

Dive into the crucial world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at BSides! Explore how GRC forms the backbone of effective cybersecurity, ensuring that organisations not only stay ahead of threats but also align with evolving regulations and standards. Our sessions will demystify the complexities of managing security controls across intricate systems, offering insights into creating robust governance structures, assessing risks accurately, and ensuring compliance in an ever-changing technological landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, discover how mastering GRC can elevate your cybersecurity strategy and safeguard your organization's future. Join us to transform the way you perceive and implement cybersecurity governance! 

Hosted by Mona Kriesten 

Welcome to the Cyber Threat Intelligence Village. This village will introduce you to the world of cyber threat intelligence and the field of collecting and correlating information from past, present and evolving threats to enhance decision-making and combat cyber threats. You will learn about the foundational models and frameworks in the area and have first hands-on experiences with CTI tools. Learn about and explore the capabilities and benefits that CTI can provide to improve cybersecurity. 

Hosted by CyberCX

The locksport village is the place for you whether you are curious about lock picking or if you are a locksport enthusiast.  There will be workshops throughout the day teaching the basics of lockpicking through to intermediate topics including single pin picking, raking, kinetic attacks, security pins and more. We have a wide array of locks from beginner through to high security, so there will be something for you no matter your experience level. Locksport enthusiasts from CyberCX will be on hand for practical tips and one-on-one help throughout the conference. We will be hosting a lock picking competition with prizes, so come along and try your hand! 

Hosted by Flinders University and Dehinde Molade (UniSA)

The Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) environment is critical to many technologies we depend upon everyday. For example, wifi networks help us connect to the internet and facilitate our work and life. The BSides Adelaide 'Defence of the EMS' Village is a special area set up to help people learn about the EMS, including wifi safety. It's like a classroom and playground mixed into one, where everyone from beginners to experts can discover how to protect themselves. People can join and learn about interesting tools, such as pineapples and the Flipper Zero in a fun, hands-on way. This village is all about making the internet and EMS a safer place for everyone. 

Hosted by Hope Lucas

A space where board games and cyber security meet: explore the world of tabletop role playing games (RPGs) and cyber games away from the screen. See and play a range of games including some of the original cyber security games, through to newer game systems. Come and unwind, and bring your imagination to the tech sphere and see how games can intersect with cyber security.

Hosted by Hack The Box (HTB)

This village will involve interacting with a bunch of the Hack the Box offensive and defensive content. Whether you’re a seasoned red teamer, a vigilant defender, or simply just eager to explore the cyber security space we will have something here for you. You’ll get to play around and hack on our latest machines and Sherlocks that cover off a range of different topics. 

We will run a daily interactive walk-through of a particular piece of HTB content.

About Hack the Box:  

Hack The Box is the Cyber Performance Center with the mission to provide a human-first platform to create and maintain high-performing cybersecurity individuals and organisations. Hack The Box is the only platform that unites upskilling, workforce development, and the human focus in the cybersecurity industry, and it’s trusted by organisations worldwide for driving their teams to peak performance. Offering an all-in-one environment for continuous growth, assessment, and recruitment, Hack The Box provides solutions for all cybersecurity domains.

For more information, please visit hackthebox.com

Hosted by the Adelaide Retro Computing Group

Adelaide Retro Computing Group is a collective of enthusiasts who enjoy getting their retro computer kit out, old consoles and anything electronic in the retro realm.  We meet once a month at the Unley Community Centre and usually have a theme #DOScember, #SepTandy, Commodore nights, music nights, 80's and 90's night and you are guaranteed to see a Commodore 64, some Ataris, XT's, 486's, Tandy's, random printers and mixed bag or retro gear.  ARC hopes to provide some interactive gaming and retro tech for the two days.