BSides Transylvania Is Not A Simple Conference, Is a Training Ground For Your Security Team

Cristian Cornea
3 min readMar 8, 2024

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As a leader in the IT industry, you know how critical it is to have a skilled and constantly evolving cybersecurity team. In today’s ever-changing threat landscape, cybercriminals are relentlessly searching for new vulnerabilities to exploit. Staying ahead of the curve requires continuous training and exposure to the latest techniques used by both attackers and defenders.

That’s where BSides Transylvania comes in. This isn’t your typical cybersecurity conference — it’s a hands-on training ground where your team can learn directly from some of the world’s top experts in offensive and defensive security.

On 23rd of March, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BSides Transylvania will bring together over 700 passionate professionals from around the globe. Here are a few key reasons why you should send your security team:

1) Learn Cutting-Edge Techniques

The conference features an impressive lineup of talks and workshops led by 12 renowned cybersecurity leaders like Yassine Aboukir, John Strand, Jenny Radcliffe, Patrick Gorman, and more. Topics cover everything from bug bounties and threat hunting to cloud security, social engineering, and building custom attack tools.

Your team will gain invaluable insights into the latest offensive and defensive methodologies used in the InfoSec field.

2) Real-World Capture the Flag Competition

Unlike many CTF challenges based on contrived puzzles, the one at BSides Transylvania will immerse participants in realistic, real-world scenarios across OSINT, web exploitation, forensics, and more. This unique opportunity allows your analysts to stress-test their skills in a safe environment against challenges derived from actual attacks and incidents.

3) Real-World Capture the Flag Competition

Unlike many CTF challenges based on contrived puzzles, the one at BSides Transylvania will immerse participants in realistic, real-world scenarios across OSINT, web exploitation, forensics, and more. This unique opportunity allows your analysts to stress-test their skills in a safe environment against challenges derived from actual attacks and incidents.

4) More than 5 Hours of workshops for Hands-On Training

In addition to talks, there will be immersive workshops dedicated to areas like smart contract hacking, red team infrastructure setup, memory forensics, and deploying cyber deception techniques. By getting their hands dirty with these tools and methods, your team can immediately level up their practical abilities.

5) Unparalleled Networking Opportunities

With executives, managers, influencers, and elite security professionals from top firms like Stefanini, Palo Alto Networks and Black Hills in attendance, BSides Transylvania provides your team with direct access to an incredible network of expertise. They can share war stories, discuss emerging trends, explore potential partnerships, and even identify future talent.

Beyond the immense training value, BSides Transylvania also offers a taste of local culture and plenty of fun. Let’s not forget the delicious traditional Romanian food that will be served and the lively after-party where your team can unwind and form bonds with peers from around the world.

In the high-stakes world of IT, that’s an investment worth making.

By investing in your team’s participation at BSides Transylvania, you’re not only arming them with invaluable new skills — you’re demonstrating your commitment to maintaining an innovative, forward-thinking cybersecurity posture capable of defending your organization against the latest threats.

Tickets available on the official website: https://bsidestransylvania.com

Can’t wait to see you all in Cluj-Napoca on 23rd of March 2024!

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Cristian Cornea

🇷🇴 Founder: Zerotak Security | Cyber Security Training Centre of Excellence (CSTCE) | SectionX.io | BSides Transylvania