#bsidesrgv
Information security and information technology professionals from both private and public sector organizations throughout the Rio Grande Valley are putting together a cybersecurity event for the community. This event will be the 6th Annual BSides RGV Cybersecurity Conference and will follow the well-known BSides community-driven framework. In order to make this event a success, we need your help. We are looking for presenters, sponsors, and volunteers for the conference. What makes a BSides different than any other cybersecurity conference is the goal is to create opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that inspires collaboration. We not only want to encourage the local cybersecurity community to attend, but also to submit a presentation proposal. We know there is talent in our community…this is your chance to share your knowledge with your peers.
When:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Where:
South Texas College
3201 West Pecan Blvd.
Student Union Building
McAllen, Texas 78501
Event Promotional Flyer: Click Here
Contact: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter @BSidesRGV to keep up with upcoming events.
Registration: Now Open
CPE Hours:
ISACA - 4.75
ISC2 - 4.00
Guest WiFi Instructions:
Login information will be provided the day of the event.
Event Parking Map: (Green = Event Location, Yellow = Sponsor/Volunteer Designated Parking, Red = Free Parking For All Participants)
STUDENT UNION BUILDING: Letter U
RESERVED PARKING LOTS: Number 4 and West Adjacent Parking Lot
GENERAL PARKING LOTS: Numbers 3, 15, & 17
Contact us if additional accommodations are required.
Call For Presentations: CLOSED
- Submission extended deadline is Sunday, May 18, 2025.
- Presentation time slots are 45 - 60 minutes including Q&A.
- Topics should be within the scope of information security.
- 15-minute time slots will be permitted for lightning talks to encourage new presenters.
- Once your submission is approved, a follow-up email will be sent confirming your presentation.
NOTE: Any presentations related to marketing or sales pitches will be rejected.
Call For Volunteers: CLOSED
- We plan to have enough volunteers so that you can attend some of the breakout sessions.
- An email will be sent once we have made all of our selections.
- Free volunteer t-shirt if you are selected.
Agenda: *featuring: Lock Picking Village, Capture The Flag, RGV Amateur HAM Radio Club...and more!
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09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
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Registration: Light Breakfast (Cafeteria - Sponsored By SEQUEL DATA)
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09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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Welcome: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Opening Session: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
"All Eyes on AI Governance: Perspectives from Security Practitioners"
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Session 1: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
"Securing SCADA in the 2025 Threat Landscape"
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Session 2: 2nd Floor - Room 2.102
"Breaking into Cyber - Ask Us How: Open Forum Discussion"
- Presenter: JAMES FRANCIS-LOVE - IT Manager (Systems & Cybersecurity) [County of Hidalgo]
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11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
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Lunch: Pizza Buffet from Peter Piper Pizza (Cafeteria - Sponsored By CISCO)
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01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
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Session 1: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
"Hunting Empire C2 with PowerShell"
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Session 2: 2nd Floor - Room 2.102
"EDR vs MDR vs SDR: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Defense Stack"
- Presenter: ADAN MENDOZA - IT Security Analyst [Urban Strategies]
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02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
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Session 1: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
"Quick, Easy, Malware Investigations and Threat Hunting"
- Presenter: EDUARDO ROBLES - Cybersecurity Analyst IV [County of Hidalgo]
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Session 2: 2nd Floor - Room 2.102
"The Fundamentals of Email Security: DMARC, SPF & DKIM Explained"
- Presenter: JJ MARTINEZ III - IT Director
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03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
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Break: Refreshments from PJ's Coffee (Cafeteria - Sponsored By CHECK POINT
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03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: 2nd Floor - Room 2.100
"Automated Alert Analysis: Cutting Through the Noise with AI"
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04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
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05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Meet-Up Reception: 5x5 Brewing Company (Sponsored By NETSYNC)
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*Subject To Change
Sponsorship Kit: CLICK HERE
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