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📬 Introducing the Utah Cybersecurity Community Update!There’s a lot happening in Utah’s cybersecurity community, and we ...
09/01/2026

📬 Introducing the Utah Cybersecurity Community Update!

There’s a lot happening in Utah’s cybersecurity community, and we want to make it a little easier to keep up.

Our September update includes:

🍂 BSidesCache — coming up September 18 in Logan
📅 BSidesSLC 2027 dates + CFP announcement
🗓️ Upcoming cybersecurity events throughout Utah
📰 A local cybersecurity story worth following
☕ A featured read from Utah cybersecurity professional Josh Boyles

Our goal is simple: create a quick monthly update that helps connect Utah’s cybersecurity community with the events, people, research, and news worth knowing about.

Read the September Utah Cybersecurity Community Update:
https://mailchi.mp/bsidesslc/utah-cybersecurity-community-update-september-2026

Know about a Utah cybersecurity event, meetup, research project, or community announcement we should feature in a future edition? Drop it in the comments or send it our way!

🚨 Workshop Spotlight: Build Your Own AI-Powered Threat DetectorSIEMs generate alerts—but have you ever wondered how a de...
08/08/2026

🚨 Workshop Spotlight: Build Your Own AI-Powered Threat Detector

SIEMs generate alerts—but have you ever wondered how a detection engine decides what's suspicious?

Join Antoine Valadon for a hands-on workshop where you'll build a rule-based neural network in PyTorch that identifies suspicious activity in log data. Instead of relying on a black-box model, you'll learn how to define what "normal" looks like and create a system that scores anomalies by severity.

This beginner-friendly workshop runs entirely in Google Colab—no software installation required. Just bring your laptop and you'll leave with:

✅ A working threat detection notebook you built yourself
✅ A GitHub repository to continue learning at home
✅ Practical experience with PyTorch and anomaly detection
✅ Ideas you can apply to SOC environments, home labs, or future security projects

Whether you're a student, SOC analyst, threat hunter, or simply curious about applying AI to cybersecurity, this workshop gives you practical skills you can use long after the conference.

🎓 Workshop: Building Rule-Based Neural Networks for Smart Threat Detection
👨‍🏫 Trainer: Antoine Valadon – University of Arizona
📅 September 18, 2026
📍 Bridgerland Technical College | Logan, UT

Register today: BSidesCache.org

🐳 Think your Docker containers are secure by default? Think again.Containers have changed how we build and deploy softwa...
08/08/2026

🐳 Think your Docker containers are secure by default? Think again.

Containers have changed how we build and deploy software—but security doesn't come automatically.

Join Brent Dalling for a hands-on workshop that breaks down what really matters when securing Docker environments. You'll learn how containers work, how they're deployed with Docker Compose and Kubernetes, where attackers look for weaknesses, and the practical steps you can take to harden your infrastructure.

Whether you're a developer, IT administrator, DevOps engineer, or security professional, you'll leave with actionable knowledge you can put to work immediately.

🔹 Understand container fundamentals
🔹 Explore Docker Compose & Kubernetes
🔹 Learn common container attack paths
🔹 Build and deploy containers more securely

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Bridgerland Technical College | Logan, UT

Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

🔧 Ever wondered what's hiding inside your IoT devices?Many embedded devices include a built-in debugging interface calle...
08/07/2026

🔧 Ever wondered what's hiding inside your IoT devices?

Many embedded devices include a built-in debugging interface called UART—if you know where to look.

Join Justin Shine, a hardware hacking enthusiast and Bridgerland Technical College graduate, as he demonstrates how UART works, why it's valuable for security research, and how to identify and interact with it on real hardware.

🎤 UART: A Hardware Hacking Preso

This session includes a live demo on a TP-Link camera and covers the tools, techniques, and mindset needed to get started exploring the world of hardware hacking.

Whether you're new to embedded security or looking for a new skill to add to your toolkit, this is a session you won't want to miss.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

🔧 The smallest devices can create some of the biggest security risks.ESP32 microcontrollers power everything from DIY pr...
08/07/2026

🔧 The smallest devices can create some of the biggest security risks.

ESP32 microcontrollers power everything from DIY projects to commercial IoT devices—but how often do we think about securing them?

Join Alpheus Madsen, mathematician and software engineer, as he explores the practical side of embedded security and why hardening microcontrollers matters more than ever.

🎤 Hardening an ESP32 Microcontroller

You'll discover common security challenges in connected devices, explore overlooked attack surfaces like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and learn practical ways to build more secure ESP32-based projects.

Whether you build hardware, write software, or simply enjoy tinkering with embedded systems, this session offers insights you can put to use right away.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

💻 AI can write code in seconds. But can it write secure code?As AI becomes part of every developer's workflow, security ...
08/07/2026

💻 AI can write code in seconds. But can it write secure code?

As AI becomes part of every developer's workflow, security can't be an afterthought.

Join Austin Patkos, founder of APex Offensive, for a practical look at how AI-generated code is changing application security—and what developers can do to stay ahead.

🎤 SecDev: Balancing Speed and Security in the Age of AI-Generated Code

Drawing from experience in both software development and offensive security, Austin will share real-world examples of how vulnerabilities find their way into modern applications and how adopting a SecDev mindset helps teams build software that's both fast and secure.

Whether you're a developer, AppSec engineer, or security professional, you'll leave with practical techniques you can put to work immediately.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

🏡 AI isn't just for enterprises anymore.Have a homelab? Tinker with your home network? Curious what AI agents can actual...
08/05/2026

🏡 AI isn't just for enterprises anymore.

Have a homelab? Tinker with your home network? Curious what AI agents can actually do outside of the hype?

Join Parker Owings, Senior Threat Hunter at Coalfire, for a practical session on building and using your own AI agent to help manage, troubleshoot, and improve your home environment.

🎤 Agents for the Layman: Leveraging AI at Home

You'll learn how to get started with AI agents, where they add real value, and how to use them effectively—without compromising security.

Whether you're an IT professional, security enthusiast, or weekend homelab builder, you'll leave with ideas you can try at home.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

❤️ Would you spot a romance scam before it was too late?Romance scammers are patient, persuasive, and constantly adaptin...
08/04/2026

❤️ Would you spot a romance scam before it was too late?

Romance scammers are patient, persuasive, and constantly adapting their tactics. But what happens when someone decides to turn the tables?

Join Joseph Fidler, owner of Nephite Technology, as he shares real conversations with romance scammers, the creative ways he kept them occupied, and what those interactions reveal about modern social engineering.

🎤 Scamming for Love

This session is equal parts entertaining and educational, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how scammers build trust, manipulate emotions, and keep victims engaged.

Come for the stories—leave with a better understanding of how these scams really work.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

💡 Good threat intelligence doesn't have to come with a six-figure price tag.Most security teams don't have a dedicated t...
08/04/2026

💡 Good threat intelligence doesn't have to come with a six-figure price tag.

Most security teams don't have a dedicated threat intel platform—or the budget for one. That doesn't mean you're out of the game.

Join Danny Page, Cloud Support Specialist at Fishbowl and Simply Cyber Local Ambassador, for a practical session on building an effective threat intelligence program using free tools and open-source resources.

🎤 Threat Intel on a Ramen Budget: Threats Don't Wait for Budget Approval

You'll learn how to find quality threat intelligence, manage IOCs without expensive platforms, and turn that information into detections your team can use right away.

If you're part of a blue team, SOC, or simply looking to do more with the tools you already have, this session is for you.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

🎓 Thinking about a career in cybersecurity? Start with a roadmap—not just another certification.Cybersecurity offers doz...
08/04/2026

🎓 Thinking about a career in cybersecurity? Start with a roadmap—not just another certification.

Cybersecurity offers dozens of career paths, but knowing where to begin can be overwhelming.

Join Rupinder Pal Singh, Manager of Information Security Audit & Compliance at NICE, for a 2-hour interactive workshop designed to help students and early-career professionals understand what different cybersecurity roles actually look like—and how to prepare for the one that's right for them.

🛠️ Cybersecurity Careers Without the Hype: Roles, Realities, and How to Actually Get Hired

You'll learn:
• Which certifications provide the most value
• What hiring managers are really looking for
• How to avoid common early-career mistakes
• How to build a practical 12-month career plan

Whether you're still in school, changing careers, or looking for your first security role, this workshop will help you make informed decisions about your future.

📍 BSidesCache
🗓️ September 18, 2026
📍 Logan, Utah

🎟️ Register today: https://www.bsidescache.org/

Students attend FREE!

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