Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Community-driven, non-profit information security conference held in João Pessoa, Brazil
- Technical content spans Azure red teaming, LLVM IR obfuscation for Rust, cryptojacking, ransomware, and darknet communications
- Multiple parallel tracks covering incident response, offensive security, and hands-on workshops
- Designed for security analysts, penetration testers, incident responders, red teamers, and security-focused developers
About Security BSides João Pessoa
Security BSides João Pessoa (BSides JP) is a non-profit information security conference that brings together cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, and enthusiasts in northeastern Brazil. The event takes place at the Auditório Master UNIESP in João Pessoa and operates on the principle that security knowledge should remain accessible regardless of attendees’ backgrounds or experience levels.
The conference follows the BSides model of community-driven events, positioning itself as a grassroots alternative to commercial conferences. Content is delivered through a full day of talks, workshops, and hands-on sessions across multiple parallel tracks, including a main auditorium, an incident response village, and an offensive security village.
Technical Topics and Research Areas
BSides JP covers a range of technical subjects relevant to both defensive and offensive security practitioners. Sessions address Azure red teaming techniques, LLVM IR obfuscation methods for Rust, and the evolution of malware including cryptojacking and ransomware variants. Additional topics include threat hunting methodologies, vulnerability research, data leak analysis, and darknet communications.
The programme also addresses the challenge of translating technical security findings into executive-level risk language, bridging the gap between security teams and business leadership. SEO abuse techniques and their role in attack chains feature among the discussed threat vectors.
Who Should Attend
The event serves cybersecurity professionals across experience levels, from entry-level practitioners to senior specialists. Relevant roles include security analysts, penetration testers, incident responders, red team operators, software developers with a security focus, IT managers, and risk managers. Attendees typically work in technology, finance, education, and government sectors.
Supporting Organizations
BSides JP receives support from sponsors including Thallium Security, Hostdime, Redway, Hakai, GoHacking, Tempest, Hacking Club, UNIESP, RSquad Academy, and Plan. The event maintains its non-profit, community-oriented character while providing networking opportunities and collaborative research sharing among participants.