Security BSides, or simply BSides, is a grassroots movement that has sparked a global wave of community-driven conferences presenting a wide array of information security talks. Imagine it as the indie music festival of the cybersecurity world – it’s where the latest tunes in security research and innovation are shared, away from the mainstream stages. Born out of a need to find a home for security presentations that didn’t fit into the larger, more commercial conferences, BSides has become the stage for security professionals and enthusiasts to connect and share ideas in an open, collaborative environment.
About Security BSides
Who should come?
BSides events are a must-visit for anyone with a spark of interest in cybersecurity, whether you’re a seasoned professional, a budding enthusiast, or just curious about the field.
It’s particularly great for:
-Security Professionals
-Students
-Hackers
-Nerds
But most importantly, it's about community and all are welcome.
Who are we?
Just a bunch of likeminded hackers and nerds who saw the need to grow the infosec community in Saskatoon.
Michelle EggersSecurity Consultant, NetSPI
As a Security Consultant, Michelle Eggers executes penetration testing for a variety of client environments. After making a strong pivot from operations into proactive security, Michelle focuses on web application, mainframe, and network pentesting.
Michelle has contributed to the security community by speaking about mainframe and web application security at various cybersecurity conferences, volunteering with Black Girls Hack during Hacker Summer Camp, and driving forward interest in securing mission critical systems and critical infrastructure through authoring blog posts and social media content on the subjects.
Credentials and certifications earned include CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, a Project Management Certificate from Cornell University, and an Evolve Security Certified Professional credential.
Michelle EggersSecurity Consultant, NetSPI
As a Security Consultant, Michelle Eggers executes penetration testing for a variety of client environments. After making a strong pivot from operations into proactive security, Michelle focuses on web application, mainframe, and network pentesting.
Michelle has contributed to the security community by speaking about mainframe and web application security at various cybersecurity conferences, volunteering with Black Girls Hack during Hacker Summer Camp, and driving forward interest in securing mission critical systems and critical infrastructure through authoring blog posts and social media content on the subjects.
Credentials and certifications earned include CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, a Project Management Certificate from Cornell University, and an Evolve Security Certified Professional credential.
Justin SchultenkamperCEO, Complete Technologies
Justin is the owner of Complete Technologies, an MSP/MSSP based in Saskatoon.
He started working with computers at a young age and they continue to be his passion to this day. Justin has completed over 200 IT infrastructure projects in his 16years in the industry, ranging from small server migrations to consolidation and upgrade of a national companies IT.
His personal projects range from building an Altair 8800 clone to fixing and maintaining his vintage computer collection.
Justin SchultenkamperCEO, Complete Technologies
Justin is the owner of Complete Technologies, an MSP/MSSP based in Saskatoon.
He started working with computers at a young age and they continue to be his passion to this day. Justin has completed over 200 IT infrastructure projects in his 16years in the industry, ranging from small server migrations to consolidation and upgrade of a national companies IT.
His personal projects range from building an Altair 8800 clone to fixing and maintaining his vintage computer collection.
Adam McMathDirector of Technology, X10 Technologies
Adam McMath is a multi-decade cybersecurity professional who pays annual maintenance fees on a plethora of certifications. He refuses to take himself too seriously and has spent his life taking things apart and making the re-assembly someone else's problem.
Adam believes that all security professionals can be exceptional leaders if they want to be, and that our unique perspectives on the world are desperately needed in our communities and at all levels of business.
Adam McMathDirector of Technology, X10 Technologies
Adam McMath is a multi-decade cybersecurity professional who pays annual maintenance fees on a plethora of certifications. He refuses to take himself too seriously and has spent his life taking things apart and making the re-assembly someone else's problem.
Adam believes that all security professionals can be exceptional leaders if they want to be, and that our unique perspectives on the world are desperately needed in our communities and at all levels of business.
Nicole SchwartzSenior Security Product Manager, ActiveState
Nicole Schwartz (a.k.a. CircuitSwan) speaks about Information Security, DevSecOps, Software Supply Chain Security, Agile, Diversity & Inclusion, and Women in Technology.
She is currently a Senior Security Product Manager at ActiveState, researcher at The Internet of Dongs, the Chair of the board and Chief Operating Officer for The Diana Initiative, Organizer of BSides Edmonton, organizer of Skytalks.
She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her partner, 2 tuxedo cats and a giant rabbit.
She holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Clarkson University.
Nicole SchwartzSenior Security Product Manager, ActiveState
Nicole Schwartz (a.k.a. CircuitSwan) speaks about Information Security, DevSecOps, Software Supply Chain Security, Agile, Diversity & Inclusion, and Women in Technology.
She is currently a Senior Security Product Manager at ActiveState, researcher at The Internet of Dongs, the Chair of the board and Chief Operating Officer for The Diana Initiative, Organizer of BSides Edmonton, organizer of Skytalks.
She resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her partner, 2 tuxedo cats and a giant rabbit.
She holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Clarkson University.
TJ OdugbesanvCISO, Technirise Consulting
An enterprise security leader with over 15 years of experience leading performing teams, providing guidance on the implementation of a strategic security roadmap. Overseeing robust vulnerability management, incident response, security architecture, disaster recovery, security operations.
Skilled at motivating individuals, team building, and negotiation while innovatively contributing to corporate security strategy.
TJ OdugbesanvCISO, Technirise Consulting
An enterprise security leader with over 15 years of experience leading performing teams, providing guidance on the implementation of a strategic security roadmap. Overseeing robust vulnerability management, incident response, security architecture, disaster recovery, security operations.
Skilled at motivating individuals, team building, and negotiation while innovatively contributing to corporate security strategy.
Jason MaynardField CTO, Cisco
Jason has been architecting, designing, and deploying security technologies that secure the most complex computing environments for almost 2 decades.
His understanding of operational and informational technologies, people, and processes enable him to deliver effective, comprehensive security solutions that align to an organization’s security goals and strategic imperatives. Jason is adept at addressing a range of risk profiles across multiple industry verticals; skills he has cultivated as an end-user security practitioner, partner/integrator, and now manufacturer as the FIELD CTO, focused on Cybersecurity for Cisco Systems.
Jason is also active in the direct community speaking at BC Aware, Vancouver International Privacy and Security Conference, Cisco Live achieving distinguished speaker, and has delivered multiple sessions at BSides. Jason also holds over 75+ designations across a variety of products and technologies including the CCIE designation.
Jason MaynardField CTO, Cisco
Jason has been architecting, designing, and deploying security technologies that secure the most complex computing environments for almost 2 decades.
His understanding of operational and informational technologies, people, and processes enable him to deliver effective, comprehensive security solutions that align to an organization’s security goals and strategic imperatives. Jason is adept at addressing a range of risk profiles across multiple industry verticals; skills he has cultivated as an end-user security practitioner, partner/integrator, and now manufacturer as the FIELD CTO, focused on Cybersecurity for Cisco Systems.
Jason is also active in the direct community speaking at BC Aware, Vancouver International Privacy and Security Conference, Cisco Live achieving distinguished speaker, and has delivered multiple sessions at BSides. Jason also holds over 75+ designations across a variety of products and technologies including the CCIE designation.
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