Our villages are hosted by professionals and enthusiasts alike. Informal spaces that allow for you to explore at your own pace - with your own interests in mind.

IT TAKES

A VILLAGE.

OUR VILLAGES FOR 2025 INCLUDE…

  • Locksport

    The Locksport Village hosted by CyberCX lockpicking enthusiasts and physical security specialists will offer a place for participants to learn and practice lockpicking and other physical security techniques. The Locksport Village would host lockpicking presentations, including pin tumbler basics, physical security bypass, intermediate pin tumbler picking, and combo lock cracking. The village will offer a combination of presentations and theory sessions across various skill levels along with a common area for people to sit down and pick. 

  • Flinders University Electronic Warfare

    In the Flinders University you'll discover the fascinating world of wireless systems security in our interactive village. Learn how to use software-defined radios to:Prevent car theft by understanding and mitigating vulnerabilities.
    Track aircraft and ships at sea for enhanced situational awareness.
    Simulate alien invasions to test and improve aviation safety.
    Stop rogue drones and protect airspace.
    Safeguard wireless devices from various threats. Our experts will guide you through hands-on demonstrations, showing you how to protect and secure wireless systems in innovative ways.

  • Adelaide Retro Computing & DadLan

    Love retro gaming? Fancy trying out your favourite retro consoles and chatting about oldschool computing with likeminded friends? Adelaide Retro Computing & DadLan can’t be missed.

    DADLan - DadLAN Australia was established in 2023, bringing together Dads with a common interest in technology, computing, games, and family.

    Adelaide Retro Computing Group - Like Minded retro computer and console group that meets monthly to fix, display and play with their machines each month.

  • Hack The Box

    Whether you’re a seasoned red teamer, a vigilant defender, or simply just eager to explore the cyber security space we will have something here for you.  

  • Careers

    Looking to develop or start out a career in cyber? Bianca is here to help you find out how you can be involved in Cybersec and security.

    Including CV/Resume/Cover letter editing, Q&A's, Panels & guests from other villages to talk through all areas of a cyber career.

  • Vulnerable Active Directory Environment CTF

    Secure State has configured a fully interactive, virtualised Active Directory environment riddled with vulnerabilities waiting to be discovered. Event attendees will be able to access the environment and will be encouraged to poke around, run pentesting tools and exploit the environment in an attempt to fully compromise the domains.

  • Red and Purple Teaming

    Talks and hands on workshop on all things Red and Purple Teaming presented by Crest.

  • GRC

    DescriptionDive into the crucial world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at BSides! Explore how GRC forms the backbone of effective cybersecurity, ensuring that organisations not only stay ahead of threats but also align with evolving regulations and standards. Our sessions will demystify the complexities of managing security controls across intricate systems, offering insights into creating robust governance structures, assessing risks accurately, and ensuring compliance in an ever-changing technological landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, discover how mastering GRC can elevate your cybersecurity strategy and safeguard your organization's future. Join us to transform the way you perceive and implement cybersecurity governance! goes here