BSides Ottawa Cybersecurity Conference (Nov 20–21)
BSides Ottawa, Canada’s largest grassroots, community-driven cybersecurity conference, is taking place from November 20 to 21.
This event is a great way for students to gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity, meet professionals in the field, and explore real-world topics beyond the classroom.
Carleton Computer Science students can attend BSides Ottawa for free using a special registration link.
Event Highlights:
- Policy Village – bridging policy + practice in Canadian cybersecurity
- Embedded Systems & Defenders Villages – IoT/OT security & blue-team simulations
- Malware & Lockpick Villages – reverse engineering & physical security
- Career Village & Cyber Escape Room – career mentoring & skill-based challenges
- Opportunities to meet researchers, industry professionals, and government teams
Free Student Registration Link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1153479661719/?discount=Student613
Event Details:
https://bsidesottawa.ca/