Call For Papers
Event Date: September 30, 2025
FAU Student Center, Live Oaks Room, Boca Raton, FL
Join us at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and strategy. We are now accepting speaker submissions for the inaugural BSides South Florida, a premier cybersecurity event that brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and executives from South Florida to tackle today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
Whether you’re pioneering new technical approaches or leading strategic transformations, this is your opportunity to share your expertise with your colleagues and peers from the greater South Florida region.
Technology Track
Are you solving complex problems with innovative tools or techniques? This track is for practitioners, researchers, and technologists delivering hands-on, in-depth insights.
Topics considered:
- Advanced threat detection & response (EDR, XDR, ITDR)
- Vulnerability research, red teaming, and exploit development
- Cloud and container security strategies
- Identity and access engineering (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust)
- Secure development practices and DevSecOps
- AI/ML applications in cybersecurity
- Threat intelligence, malware analysis, and incident response
Ideal for: Security engineers, analysts, researchers, architects, and developers looking to share real-world techniques and technical findings.
Leadership Track
This track is designed for CISOs, IT leaders, and risk professionals who guide the strategic direction of cybersecurity programs. Sessions should focus on practical insights, case studies, and leadership strategies.
Topics considered:
- Board-level communication and executive reporting
- Identity governance and regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, NIS2, GDPR)
- Budgeting and resource prioritization for security programs
- Workforce development and organizational resilience
- Third-party and supply chain risk management
- Aligning cybersecurity to business outcomes and digital transformation
- Building a Zero Trust roadmap
Ideal for: CISOs, security leaders, compliance professionals, and technology executives driving organizational change.
Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: September 1, 2025
- Session Length: 40–50 minute breakout sessions
- Submissions must include: Title, abstract (150–300 words), speaker bio, track selection, and key takeaways