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Secure your spot at Security BSides Albuquerque 2025 and join the cybersecurity community for two days of learning, networking, and innovation.

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Full Access

Complete access to all sessions, workshops, and networking events

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Meals Included

Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided both days

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Swag Bag

Exclusive Security BSides Albuquerque merchandise and sponsor goodies

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Certificate

Digital certificate of attendance for professional development

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Conference Pass

$0-$23.18

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What's Included:

2-day conference access

All keynote sessions

Technical workshops

Networking events

Breakfast & lunch both days

Coffee & refreshments

BSides swag bag

Digital certificate

Access to speaker slides

Community Discord access

📅 July 25-26, 2025

Albuquerque, New Mexico

About Security BSides Albuquerque 2025

We're thrilled to host Security BSides Albuquerque 2025, a community-driven event where cybersecurity enthusiasts and experts come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective security awareness in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

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Join Community

Connect with startups, security, and IT professionals from around the world.

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New Knowledge

Learn the latest cybersecurity techniques from industry experts and speakers.

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Idea Sharing

Share cybersecurity and IT ideas with every participant in the conference.

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Hacking Village

Participate in interactive workshops and practical cybersecurity challenges.

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Meet Our Team

The passionate individuals behind Security BSides Albuquerque 2025

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Saad Nasir

Founder & Organizer

Passionate cybersecurity advocate driving community engagement and innovation.

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Gabrielle Trujillo

Co-Founder

Experienced leader in cybersecurity education and community building.

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Kristen Sanders

Organizer

Organizer and speaker championing cyber resilience.

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Ashley Sequeira

Chief Security Officer

Strategic security leader with extensive industry experience.

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Chris Perkins

Organizer & Communication Director

Communication expert bridging technical and business communities.

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Featured Speakers

World-class cybersecurity experts sharing their knowledge and experience

🎯 Join us July 25-26 for expert insights!

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Mari Galloway

Keynote Speaker

Keynote

Day 1 • 10:00 AM

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Connar McCasland

Instructor, Center for Cybersecurity, University of West Florida

Your Secrets Are Showing: What Hackers Can Find Online

Day 1 • 10:45 AM

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Denise Zubizarreta

M.A.L.C.M. - Cultural Strategist Protecting Creative Ecosystems

Cultural Firewalls: Bridging the Gap Between Nonprofits, Arts Organizations, and Cybersecurity

Day 1 • 11:15 AM

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Ethan Muntz

Healthcare Security Expert

Current and Emerging Threat Trends in the Health Sector

Day 1 • 11:30 AM

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Jacob Wellnitz

Senior Security Consultant, Beazley Security

The Human Cost of Cyber Attacks: Beyond the Financial Impacts

Day 1 • 11:45 AM

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Kristen Sanders

CISO/Leadership Panel Moderator

CISO/Leadership Panel

Day 1 • 1:00 PM

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Jack Callaway

Threat Detection Operations Lead

From Theory to Practice: Building and Assessing Blue Team Playbooks

Day 1 • 1:00 PM

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Mark Orgeron

Cybersecurity Ethics Expert

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

Day 1 • 1:45 PM

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Phillip Smith

Healthcare Practice Leader & Vice President

Your Extended Team when calling a code

Day 1 • 1:45 PM

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Kadi McKean

Empowering the Possible

Trailblazing: Lessons from Oregon Trail for the Secure Software Supply Chain

Day 1 • 2:45 PM

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Raphael Warren

Cybersecurity Specialist

Unwanted Cyber Guest

Day 1 • 2:45 PM

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J. B. Crawford

Sr Professional Services Engineer, GitLab

Continuous Integration, Continuous Exfiltration

Day 1 • 2:45 PM

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Lee Jensen

AI Security Specialist

Enhancing Cybersecurity Intelligence with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Day 1 • 3:15 PM

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Christina Barker

Senior Manager, Global Cyber Defense, Celonis, Inc

Chaos Navigation: Mastering Preparedness for Success in Incident Response

Day 1 • 3:30 PM

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Shubham Khichi

Security Researcher

How I found a 0 day using Inversion Theory

Day 1 • 3:30 PM

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Dy Edington

Director, Information Security, BlueHalo

CMMC - Not an "IT" Certification

Day 1 • 3:45 PM

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Kristen Sanders

Cyber Defense Leader

Cyber Defenders: Turning Skills Into Lifesaving Action

Day 1 • 4:30 PM

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Laura Kreofsky

Healthcare AI Security Expert

Building Rural Health Resiliency with Cybersecurity and AI

Day 1 • 4:30 PM

Want to speak at Security BSides Albuquerque?

Share your cybersecurity expertise with our community

🔓 Capture The Flag

Get ready to hack, solve, and conquer! Test your cybersecurity skills against some of the brightest minds in the field. Whether you're joining us onsite or competing online, this is your chance to shine.

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📅 Event Details

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Date

July 25–26, 2025

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Time

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MT

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Location

Online & Onsite

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Format

Individual Competition

🏆 Prizes & Rewards

💻 Online Winners

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Winner

$1000

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Runner Up

6-Month HTB Subscription

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2nd Runner Up

3-Month HTB Subscription

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4th–10th Place

1-Month HTB Subscription

🏢 Onsite Winners

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Winner

$1000 + BSides ABQ Coin

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Runner Up

$500 + BSides ABQ Coin

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2nd Runner Up

$350 + BSides ABQ Coin

🧠 Think You're Up for the Challenge?

Pre-register now and secure your spot in the most exciting CTF competition at Security BSides Albuquerque 2025. Start sharpening your skills!

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Our Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who make Security BSides Albuquerque possible

💎 Diamond Sponsors

Trend Micro

Global cybersecurity leader providing comprehensive security solutions for enterprises, including threat detection, response, and prevention technologies.

Enterprise SecurityThreat DetectionCloud Security

🥇 Gold Sponsors

Cobalt

Pentesting as a Service (PtaaS) platform that combines manual penetration testing with an intuitive SaaS platform for continuous security testing.

Penetration TestingSecurity PlatformSaaS

🥈 Silver Sponsors

Real Time Solutions

IT consulting and managed services provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and digital transformation for businesses.

IT ConsultingManaged ServicesCloud Solutions

Plex Trac

Cybersecurity platform that streamlines vulnerability management and security testing workflows for organizations of all sizes.

Vulnerability ManagementSecurity TestingWorkflow Automation

🏷️ Lanyard Sponsors

Loial

Identity and access management solutions provider focusing on secure authentication and authorization systems for enterprises.

Identity ManagementAccess ControlAuthentication

HPE Aruba Networking

Enterprise networking solutions with AI-powered insights, providing secure, intelligent edge-to-cloud networking infrastructure.

NetworkingAI-PoweredEdge ComputingEnterprise

🚩 CTF Sponsor

HackerOne

Leading bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure platform connecting organizations with a global community of ethical hackers.

Bug BountyVulnerability DisclosureCrowdsourced Security

🤝 Supporting Sponsors

Black Hills Information Security

Cybersecurity consulting and training company providing penetration testing, security assessments, and professional development.

Security ConsultingTrainingPenetration Testing

TEC|3|4

Technology solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and IT consulting services.

Technology SolutionsIT ConsultingInfrastructure

Antisyphon Training

Cybersecurity training organization providing hands-on security education and professional development courses.

TrainingEducationProfessional Development

Hospital Services Corporation

HSC provides a wide variety of services to the healthcare industry and general business community, servicing customers in several different states.

HealthHealthcareFamily

LMNTRIX

AI-driven Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services, combining threat hunting, deception, and real-time incident response through a unified platform.

AIMXDRThreat Hunting

🌟 Community Partners

New Mexico Technology Council

State-wide organization supporting technology companies and professionals throughout New Mexico.

Technology CouncilNew MexicoProfessional Network

City of Albuquerque

Official municipal government supporting local technology initiatives and cybersecurity awareness programs.

GovernmentMunicipalTechnology Support

ISACA

Global association of information systems professionals focused on governance, risk management, and cybersecurity.

Professional AssociationGovernanceRisk Management

New Mexico Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

State initiative promoting cybersecurity education, research, and workforce development in New Mexico.

EducationResearchWorkforce Development

Fidel Consulting Group

Management consulting firm providing strategic advisory services and technology solutions to organizations.

ConsultingStrategic AdvisoryTechnology Solutions

InfraGard New Mexico

FBI-sponsored partnership between law enforcement and private sector for cybersecurity information sharing.

FBI PartnershipInformation SharingLaw Enforcement

ChileSec

Chilean cybersecurity community fostering international collaboration and knowledge sharing in information security.

InternationalCommunityCollaboration

Become a Sponsor

Join us in supporting the cybersecurity community in New Mexico. Multiple sponsorship packages available to fit your needs and budget, from startup-friendly options to enterprise-level partnerships.

Brand Visibility

Prominent logo placement on website, conference materials, signage, and digital platforms reaching thousands of cybersecurity professionals.

Networking Opportunities

Direct access to cybersecurity leaders, decision makers, and emerging talent through structured networking sessions and social events.

Thought Leadership

Speaking opportunities, workshop slots, and panel discussions to showcase your expertise and establish your company as an industry leader.

Talent Acquisition

Connect with top cybersecurity professionals, students, and career changers looking for new opportunities in the field.

Hacking Village

Cyber Skills Labs - Learn Pentesting Fundamentals Through Hands-On Experience

Do you want to be a pentester, but don't know where to start? Do you have an interest in pentesting, but need some help getting the fundamentals down? Are you curious about the tools pentesters use to break into things? Are you a defender or an IT or cyber security manager, and want to learn or understand the fundamental security tools better?

If any of this resonates then the Cyber Skills Labs are for you! The Labs are a series of five stations, each one with a set of activities and tutorials focused on a pentesting fundamental. Each station is designed to take 30-45 minutes to complete with web-based guides and walkthroughs.

🔍Nmap

Network Enumeration

Learn to discover and map network services, identify open ports, and gather intelligence about target systems using the industry-standard Nmap scanner.

⏱️ 30-45 minutes

🌐Burp Suite

Web Application Assessment

Master web application security testing with Burp Suite, including intercepting requests, analyzing responses, and identifying vulnerabilities.

⏱️ 30-45 minutes

💥Metasploit

Exploitation Framework

Dive into the world of exploitation using Metasploit to understand how vulnerabilities are exploited and systems are compromised.

⏱️ 30-45 minutes

🔐Hashcat

Password Cracking

Explore password security by learning various cracking techniques and understanding how weak passwords can be compromised.

⏱️ 30-45 minutes

🛡️Tenable Nessus

Vulnerability Assessment

Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses and prioritize remediation efforts.

⏱️ 30-45 minutes

🎯 What You Need to Participate

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Bring Your Laptop

All you need is a laptop with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client to connect to our Kali VMs.

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Network Connection

Wired connection recommended for best performance, but wireless is available too.

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Your Own Pace

Complete stations in any order, come and go as you wish, with lab assistants ready to help.

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Custom Setup Welcome

Have your own pentesting setup? Feel free to bring it and jump right in!

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

Join us at Cyber Skills Labs for a fun and low-pressure way to get your feet wet in pentesting! Lab Assistants will be available to help if you get stuck.

Event Details

Join us for two days of cybersecurity excellence in the heart of New Mexico

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Date & Time

July 25-26, 2025
Friday & Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico
UNM Continuing Education - Conference Center

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Registration

Early Bird Discounts
$0 – $23.18
Limited seats available

🅿️ Parking Information

Convenient parking options available near the conference venue

🗺️ Venue Parking Map

Security BSides Albuquerque Conference Center Parking Map

📍 Parking Information for UNM Continuing Education Conference Center

UNM Lot K (ELKS): Overflow parking available when west and east lots are full
East Parking Lot: Primary parking area closest to conference center entrance
West Parking Lot: Secondary parking with easy access to University Blvd
Reserved Parking: Available for accessibility needs and VIP attendees
Note: Masons Lodge area has no parking available

💡 Recommendations: Arrive early for best spots. East lot fills up quickly during conference hours. Click the map above to view full-size details.

Conference Schedule

Detailed agenda for both days with room filtering

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Friday, July 25

8:00 AM

Registration/Check-In and Breakfast

Welcome coffee & networking

Main Auditorium

Registration desk & continental breakfast (60 min)

8:00 AM

Breakfast

Continental breakfast

Room C

Dining Hall/Quiet Space (60 min)

9:00 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Conference organizers

Main Auditorium

Opening ceremony & introductions (60 min)

10:00 AM

Keynote

Mari Galloway

Main Auditorium

Main presentation hall (30 min)

10:30 AM

Break

Networking opportunity

Main Auditorium

Coffee & light refreshments (15 min)

10:45 AM

Your Secrets Are Showing: What Hackers Can Find Online

Connar McCasland

Main Auditorium

OSINT & privacy security session (30 min)

10:45 AM

Global One Defense

Industry presentation

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

10:45 AM

Snacks/Quiet Space

Networking area

Room C

Dining Hall/Quiet Space (90 min)

10:45 AM

Cyber Skills Lab

Hands-on training

Room D

Cyberskills Lab (until 5:15 pm)

10:45 AM

PlexTrac Workshop

PlexTrac

Room 123

Knowledge Hub (45 min)

10:45 AM

CTF

Capture the Flag competition

Room 124

CTF (until 5:15 pm)

10:45 AM

Soldering and Lock Picking

Hands-on village

Room 125

Soldering/Lock Picking Village (until 5:15 pm)

11:15 AM

Cultural Firewalls: Bridging the Gap Between Nonprofits, Arts Organizations, and Cybersecurity

Denise Zubizarreta

Main Auditorium

Cultural cybersecurity insights (30 min)

11:30 AM

Current and Emerging Threat Trends in the Health Sector

Ethan Muntz

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

11:30 AM

KC7: Cyber Detection Game

KC7 Team

Room 123

Knowledge Hub (45 min)

11:45 AM

The Human Cost of Cyber Attacks: Beyond the Financial Impacts

Jacob Wellnitz

Main Auditorium

Impact analysis & case studies (30 min)

12:15 PM

Lunch Break

Networking & sponsor expo

Main Auditorium

Main dining area (45 min)

12:15 PM

Lunch

Dining service

Room C

Dining Hall/Quiet Space (45 min)

1:00 PM

CISO/Leadership Panel

Kristen Sanders

Main Auditorium

Executive leadership discussion (45 min)

1:00 PM

Break for Leadership Panel

Panel break

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

1:00 PM

Snacks/Quiet Space

Afternoon networking

Room C

Dining Hall/Quiet Space (until 5:15 pm)

1:00 PM

From Theory to Practice: Building and Assessing Blue Team Playbooks

Jack Callaway

Room 123

Knowledge Hub (45 min)

1:45 PM

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

Mark Orgeron

Main Auditorium

Ethics in cybersecurity (45 min)

1:45 PM

Your Extended Team when calling a code

Phillip Smith

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

2:30 PM

Break

Coffee & networking

Main Auditorium

15 minute refreshment break

2:45 PM

Trailblazing: Lessons from Oregon Trail for the Secure Software Supply Chain

Kadi McKean

Main Auditorium

Supply chain security insights (30 min)

2:45 PM

Unwanted Cyber Guest

Raphael Warren

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

2:45 PM

Continuous Integration, Continuous Exfiltration

J. B. Crawford

Room 123

Knowledge Hub (45 min)

3:15 PM

Enhancing Cybersecurity Intelligence with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Lee Jensen

Main Auditorium

AI security & RAG implementation (30 min)

3:30 PM

Chaos Navigation: Mastering Preparedness for Success in Incident Response

Christina Barker

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

3:30 PM

How I found a 0 day using Inversion Theory

Shubham Khichi

Room 123

Knowledge Hub (45 min)

3:45 PM

CMMC - Not an "IT" Certification

Dy Edington

Main Auditorium

Compliance & certification guidance (30 min)

4:15 PM

Break

Final networking break

Main Auditorium

15 minute refreshment break

4:30 PM

Cyber Defenders: Turning Skills Into Lifesaving Action

Kristen Sanders

Main Auditorium

Career development & skills (45 min)

4:30 PM

Building Rural Health Resiliency with Cybersecurity and AI

Laura Kreofsky

Room B

Healthcare Track/Career Track (45 min)

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What's Included:

About Security BSides Albuquerque 2025

Join Community

New Knowledge

Idea Sharing

Hacking Village

Meet Our Team

Saad Nasir

Gabrielle Trujillo

Kristen Sanders

Ashley Sequeira

Chris Perkins

Featured Speakers

Mari Galloway

Connar McCasland

Denise Zubizarreta

Ethan Muntz

Jacob Wellnitz

Kristen Sanders

Jack Callaway

Mark Orgeron

Phillip Smith

Kadi McKean

Raphael Warren

J. B. Crawford

Lee Jensen

Christina Barker

Shubham Khichi

Dy Edington

Kristen Sanders

Laura Kreofsky

Want to speak at Security BSides Albuquerque?

🔓 Capture The Flag

📅 Event Details

🏆 Prizes & Rewards

💻 Online Winners

🏢 Onsite Winners

🧠 Think You're Up for the Challenge?

Our Sponsors & Partners

💎 Diamond Sponsors

Trend Micro

🥇 Gold Sponsors

Cobalt

🥈 Silver Sponsors

Real Time Solutions

Plex Trac

🏷️ Lanyard Sponsors

Loial

HPE Aruba Networking

🚩 CTF Sponsor

HackerOne

🤝 Supporting Sponsors

Black Hills Information Security

TEC|3|4

Antisyphon Training

Hospital Services Corporation

LMNTRIX

🌟 Community Partners

New Mexico Technology Council

City of Albuquerque

ISACA

New Mexico Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Fidel Consulting Group

InfraGard New Mexico

ChileSec

Become a Sponsor

Brand Visibility

Networking Opportunities

Thought Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Hacking Village

Network Enumeration

Web Application Assessment

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