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It’s official - the papers are signed and #DEFCONMiddleEast is on track for November 11-12, 2026 in Bahrain! There will also be a full slate of 2-day #DEFCONTrainings available November 8-10. After a very successful mini-con at last year’s Arab International Cybersecurity Conference, we look forward to bringing the full #DEFCON experience to Bahrain and the region. Stay tuned to these channels for updates, and save the date. The press release is here: bna.bh/en/NationalCyberSecur…

Friendly reminder - Early Bird Pricing for our Singapore Training Event ends February 8. Signing up now reserves your spot and earns you a $250 discount. training.defcon.org #defcon #defcontraining #singapore #earlybird

The wait is over - online reg for DEF CON Singapore is open! It’s all happening at the Marina Bay Sands, April 28-30. You can learn all about it at defcon.org/html/defcon-singa… Online registration will be open until April 24, but if you secure your spot before February 15 there’s an Early Bird discount available, along with a Student discount. DEF CON Singapore Training registration is open as well! Join us before the conference (April 26-27) if you’re looking to level up your skills with some intense, hands-on education from our world class trainers. Sessions and pricing are online at training.defcon.org. Tickets for the conference and the trainings are waiting for you at sg.shop.defcon.org. See you in Singapore!

It take a village to host a village! This holiday season, a big shout-out to all the amazing volunteers and supporters of Adversary Village at @defcon. The list is huge and this picture does not include everyone. #AdversaryVillage #DEFCON

Wrapping up the year, a huge thank you to our attendees and sponsors for making 2025 unforgettable. From Malware Village at DEFCON to BSides Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, London and Saintcon, your support, and engagement made it all possible. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We are hosting a #defcon Singapore chill out meetup Dec 5 2025. Everyone is invited. Community partners, Div0, Range Village and DDAS will be there too! 8pm - Drinks, Chill Georges@ taiseng 30 Tai Seng St., #01-07 Bread Talk IHQ, Singapore 534013 See you there! RSVP: forms.gle/3TNqv7mRCTGbLTKA7

Some more images from the calm before #defconbahrain - our demo labs prepped for demonstration and the info desk ready to inform. You can find out more #defcon at the #arabinternationalcybersecurityconference here: defcon.org/html/defcon-bahra… @NCSC_BH @AicsExpo

#ICYMI: DEF CON Training is Coming to Singapore! Calling all security professionals and trainers: applications are still open for the inaugural DEF CON Training session in Singapore! DEF CON Singapore—co-hosted with HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) and the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)—will launch with two days of world-class instruction on cutting-edge security topics. You get to shape the event! Share your expertise, teach on topics at the forefront of security research, and connect with the regional security community. 🔗 Submit by November 10: training.defcon.org/pages/20… ✉️ Questions? Reach out to training@defcon.org. #defcon #defcontraining #defconsg #singapore #cybertraining #cybersecurity #infosec #cyberdefense #pentesting #redteam #blueteam #reverseengineering #AI #threathunting #IoT

(There is still time to register to join us for #DEFCONTraining at the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (@aics.expo )hosted by the National Cyber Security Center Bahrain. (@ncsc_bh ) Still on the fence? Here’s what past students had to say: “My first DEF CON & training and it was amazing!” “Exceeded expectations. High-quality content, organized course, well-delivered presentation by an experienced teacher.” “Fantastic and fun experience. Every single person was nice and approachable.” “Absolutely killer. Amazing instructors. Top tier after 20 years of attending trainings.” Don’t miss your chance to learn from our world-class trainers. Secure your spot today: training.defcon.org/collecti… #defcon #cyber #training #defconbahrain #AICS2025 #Bahrain #UAE #SaudiArabia #cybertraining #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #AI #pentesting #incidentresponse #cloud #software #supplychain #digitalforensics #cryptography #malwareanalysis #threathunting

We are thrilled to be bringing our world-class, hands-on instruction to the Middle East for the first time ever! We are joining the @aics.expo , hosted by the @ncsc_bh Trainings will run November 3-4, leaving plenty of time to stick around for AICS and check out even more DEF CON action. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first running of what is sure to become a long-standing tradition. We can’t wait to see you! Review the course offerings and register today:training.defcon.org/collecti…

Our #DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight today is Madhu Akula’s “Securing the Future: Defending Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Infrastructure in the Age of AI” on November 3 & 4. Defending containerized workloads and cloud-native infrastructure is more critical than ever. Recent security reports indicate that 42% of respondents cite security as a top concern with container and Kubernetes strategies, while attackers start probing new clusters in as little as 18 minutes. This hands-on, real-world training is designed to equip Blue Teamers, Cloud Security Engineers, Security Architects, and DevSecOps professionals with the skills needed to understand and defend Kubernetes clusters across the supply chain, infrastructure, and runtime layers. The course addresses current threat landscapes including AI/ML workload security, supply chain attacks, and emerging attack vectors identified in recent days. Read the full description and register today: training.defcon.org/collecti… See the complete list of trainings in Bahrain here: training.defcon.org/collecti… aics.expo ncsc_bh #defcon #cyber #training #defconbahrain #AICS2025 #Bahrain #UAE #SaudiArabia #cybertraining #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #kubernetes #cloud #AI

Today’s #DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight is “Hacking Cryptography for Defenders” with Ruben Gonzalez and Aaron Kaiser on November 3 & 4.   This course will teach you how applied cryptography works, how it's commonly misused in the field and how this leads to exploitable bugs. By the end of the course you will be among a very select group of people who can identify, avoid and fix vulnerabilities in code that uses cryptography.   Find out more and register today: training.defcon.org/collecti…   Explore the full list of offerings at training.defcon.org/collecti…     @AicsExpo @nscs_bh #defcon #cyber #training #defconbahrain #AICS2025  #Bahrain #UAE #SaudiArabia #cybertraining #infosec #cybersecurity

#DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight - Join us November 3-4 for “Wall of Sheep Hands-on Threat Hunting” with Brian Markus, Matt Tiner, Ian Foster, and Ernest Linchangco. This 2-day course will introduce students to the art of threat hunting, focusing on the use of packet analysis to detect and respond to advanced threats. Students will learn how to analyze network traffic, identify file types and metadata, and apply detection techniques using AI. Review the course outline to learn more and sign up today: training.defcon.org/collecti… Explore the full list of offerings at training.defcon.org/collecti… @aics_expo @nscs_bh #defcon #cyber #training #defconbahrain #AICS2025 #Bahrain #UAE #SaudiArabia #cybertraining #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #wallofsheep #threathunting #handsonlearning

Scheduled for September 16 (9:15 am) #DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight - Join Giovanni Rattaro and Marco Giorgi on November 3 & 4 for “Digital Forensics Investigations with the Tsurugi Linux Team.”   As cyber threats grow in scale and complexity, the ability to rapidly detect, investigate, and respond to incidents is essential for security professionals. This two-day intensive training is designed to equip participants with the core skills of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), focusing primarily on Windows-based systems and leveraging the power of Tsurugi Linux and other available free tools.   Delivered through a fast-paced mix of theory, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, this course provides a deep dive into each phase of a forensic investigation—from evidence acquisition to analysis, timeline reconstruction, reporting, and response.   Take a look and sign up today:  training.defcon.org/collecti…   See the full list of courses for Bahrain here: training.defcon.org/collecti…     @AicsExpo @NCSC_BH   #defcon #cyber #training #defconbahrain #AICS2025 #Bahrain #UAE #SaudiArabia #cybertraining #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberdefense #digitalforensics #investigations

We have a deep lineup of courses for #DEFCONTraining at the @AicsExpo, covering topics including AI security, software supply chain, digital forensics, cryptography, telecom security and defense, incident response, and more. Training is less than two months away! Explore our full course list and secure your spot today for the chance to be part of DEF CON’s inaugural event in the Middle East! training.defcon.org/collecti…

The leaders have spoken. I have officially become the newest member of the Cult of the Dead Cow May this group live on forever .ooM

I can’t wait for you all to see the @socialproofsec @defcon 33 Clue Hunt tomorrow. Last year it was very long and challenging. This year it’s very short and only slightly challenging! 🤖🤘 The Top Prize is v cool in my opinion ◡̈

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