Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Community-driven cybersecurity conference in Brasília, Brazil, targeting security professionals, researchers, students and hackers
- Technical content covering software security, antivirus evasion, data leak detection, Tor-based collaboration and purple teaming
- Hands-on format featuring Capture The Flag competitions and thematic villages
- Single-day, in-person event with multiple stages and interactive sessions
About BSidesBSB 2026
BSidesBSB 2026 is an independent information security conference serving the Brasília cybersecurity community. The single-day, in-person event brings together professionals, researchers and enthusiasts for technical talks, keynotes, Capture The Flag competitions and thematic villages. The 2026 edition carries the theme “Down the Rabbit Hole.”
The conference follows the BSides model of community-driven events, emphasizing collaborative participation over traditional speaker-audience hierarchies. Multiple stages accommodate concurrent sessions and interactive experiences.
Technical Focus Areas
Sessions address both offensive and defensive security disciplines. Specific topics include software security with attention to emerging threats, antivirus and antimalware evasion techniques, automated data leak detection, secure collaboration using Tor, and purple teaming methodologies that bridge red and blue team operations.
The programme incorporates practical hacking exercises alongside technical presentations, allowing attendees to apply concepts in hands-on environments. Thematic villages provide focused spaces for specific cybersecurity domains.
Who Should Attend
The event serves cybersecurity professionals across experience levels, from students and entry-level practitioners to CISOs and senior executives. Red team and blue team members, academic researchers, and IT security staff from public and private sectors will find relevant content. The format supports both those seeking technical skill development and professionals looking to strengthen their local security network.
Sponsors and Partners
Supporting organizations include NGSX as Gold sponsor, with Hakai Security and BugHunt at Bronze level. Additional partners include LATAM and 4root.