BSides312
Community Conference

• Why BSides312?

  Bsides312 embodies the essence of the Security BSides ethos, rooted in a desire to empower individuals who often go unheard in the dynamic realm of cybersecurity events. Just as the original BSides emerged from the overflow of talent at DEF CON, our Chicago-based initiative arose from a recognition of the untapped potential within our own community. We understand the passion and drive of countless individuals eager to share their insights, yet constrained by limited opportunities. It's important to note that our mission is not to compete or detract from other local initiatives, rather, we aim to complement and expand the landscape of opportunities available to the Chicago cybersecurity community. By creating a welcoming platform, we aim to uplift and amplify voices that might otherwise remain unheard, fostering a culture of generosity and reciprocity within the vibrant cybersecurity community that has enriched us all.

• Two BSides in the same city? Is that allowed?

  Yes. In fact, Security BSides International approved Delhi and Los Angeles to have two Security BSides, as well as BSides312. Of course, the requirement is that each event coordinates with one another to space out events 5-6 months apart, don't poach sponsors or do anything that prevents the two events to coexist.

• Is there a dress code?

  We need you to have clothes on most of your body, including shoes. Other than that, we don’t really care what you are wearing as long as it doesn’t potentially cause an injury to someone else.

• Are there photography restrictions?

  Generally speaking, any camera other than the camera on your phone requires media credentials. If you want to shoot professionally or cover an event for a publication, you will need to get permission from BSides312 to get a media pass.

Overview

• BSides312 respects your privacy. The details you provide when registering for the event are not disclosed to any third-parties except insofar as is required in order for us to fulfill our contractual obligation to you, to host and deliver the BSides312 event.
• The personal details that you provide to BSides312 (which may include name and email) are only used to register you for the event, provide access to necessary platforms as required to deliver the event, and to keep you informed of the event logistics and announcements.
• Your personal details are stored on specific cloud-based platforms that enable BSides312 to communicate with you and to deliver the conference event. Personal details are not disclosed for any other purpose unless required by law.

When do we contact you?

• In relation to any of our services, events, activities or online content you have signed up to/registered for.
• In relation to any correspondence we receive from you.
• In relation to any contribution you have submitted to, or about, BSides312 and our services, events and activities, including online blog posts, tweets or other media.
• To invite you to participate in an after-event survey about BSides312.

Data Retention

• We will hold your personal information on our systems for as long as it is necessary for the delivery of the current year’s event and after-event survey. We do not retain personal information from previous year’s events, nor do we ‘carry over’ personal information to subsequent years. After the after-event survey has been completed, we delete that year’s personal information.