STUDENT TICKETS Please apply to receive a student ticket as we fulfill our latest initiative to provide BIPOC undergraduate students with tickets to our next conference. ​ BIC Winter Conference 2021 is scheduled for a virtual experience in February 2021. ​ Apply Here.

THE BIOS INITIATIVE The Black In Offensive Security (BIOS) initiative is a digital media interview project designed to share and elevate the stories of Black hobbyists and practitioners within the Offensive sector of the Cybersecurity Field. ​ ​ By Highlighting Black stories, BIC seeks to supplement our Red Team Development Program curriculum with interviews and experiences from knowledgeable individuals and also provide a publicly accessible archive of diverse experiences. ​ ​ ​ The archive is available on our YouTube channel. ​ ​ ​

VILLAGES The BIC Villages are a set of subsections within BIC conferences as well as a separate speaker track. ​ * A "Village @ BIC " denotes a separate functioning village or organization that has come to kiosk or present at a BIC event. To Apply to be a "Village @ BIC" please visit the call for villages section. BIC ATTACK VILLAGE BIC DEFEND VILLAGE

The BIC Ujima-Ujamaa Partnership (BIC-Partner program) program is named after the Swahili principles of Ujamaa or “Cooperative Economics” and Ujima or “Collective Work and Responsibility”. The BIC-Partner program is designed to help foster cooperative works between BIC and our Cybersecurity or STEM communities, initiatives, organizations, and businesses. Qualifications for BIC Partners: The candidate(s) must be involved in or own a Cybersecurity or STEM related community initiative, organization, and/or business that could provide a service for the BIC Community in exchange for access to our exclusive community. ​ To inquire please email BIC Opera tions at this email. @ GAWCR is a BIC-Partner. ​ The GACWR was started to offer several levels of resources for Cyber Security Professionals looking for real world, live-fire training, and practice in Red & Blue Team activities. From this mission, an Innovative Ecosystem of Technology has emerged. @ Ree The Cyber Boss, LLC. is a BIC-Partner. ​ ReeTheCyberBoss, LLC offers a variety of services such as workshops, trainings, and consultations. We also like to participate in career days, conferences, and on panels. Please visit our website: https://www.reethecyberboss.com to get more information about our services and prices. @ NABCRMP (National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc.) is a BIC-Partner. ​ Founded in 2019, the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. is a member-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to the professional development of African-American compliance and risk management professionals. @ Blerds Leading Technology, Inc. is a BIC-Partner. ​ Blerds Leading Technology, Inc. (BLT) exists to provide an unconventional hub for all minorities in technology that seek to advance their network and enhance their skills. Our mission is to connect talented individuals with unique opportunities for employment, education, and leadership that might not otherwise be afforded to them due to ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. @ Running Name, LLC is a BIC-Partner. ​ Running Name LLC's mission is to aid businesses and nonprofits through security and design while creating a benchmark for online safety. @ Cybrary is a BIC-Partner. ​ Cybrary's impact initiatives are where they focus on reducing industry-wide gatekeeping, improving security teams, and making a difference throughout the cybersecurity industry and beyond. @ Synack is a BIC-Partner. ​ Synack's impact initiatives include creating a space for mentorship and knowledge sharing, which are force multipliers that garner better results than competition alone. You win and the customer wins. @ KC7 is a BIC-Partner. ​ The cybersecurity industry is plagued by a vicious cycle. You need a very specific set of skills to get a job, but in order to get those skills, you need access to data, which requires a job. With KC7, our goal is to break that cycle. We’re giving everyone access to realistic data that you can use to build cyber analysis skills using real tools and techniques. @ CTF Room is a BIC-Partner. ​ Africa tells a different story when it comes to professional training in cybersecurity. Our objective is to not only offer quality and affordable training to individuals in cybersecurity, but also show that Africa has a tremendous talent pool. The average cost of training a cybersecurity professional has been approximated at between $1,000 - $30,000. For a continent where such figures are astronomical, many dreams of potential disruptive innovations in this space have been shelved. We are changing this, one vault at a time. @ Capital Technology University is a BIC-Partner. ​ The mission of Capitol Technology University is to educate individuals for professional opportunities in engineering, computer and information sciences, and business. We provide relevant learning experiences that lead to success in the evolving global community.

BIC @ LOCATIONS To apply to be a BIC@Location Ambassador and BIC@Campus Ambassador please visit the links under Connect . ​ To contact a group with no POC please use this email address. Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email Contact This Group: POC Email

This Blacks In Cybersecurity external Training program is designed to provide accessible and affordable training to our community. ​ The CLADP (Cybersecurity Literacy And Development Program) sets out to cater to youth (K-12 and College) and senior citizens to guide them on the path to learn basic Cybersecurity/Online literacy as well as prepare them for taking on more thorough courses of Cybersecurity related material. ​ The BIC CLADP will be centered around the following: ​ ​ Cybersecurity Literacy Online Safety Voting Safety Cybersecurity Literacy in the Black Community Cybersecurity Job Pipeline/Entrepreneurship Cybersecurity Education Pipeline - College/Courses/Certifications ​ For more information an to get involved, please email BIC Operations or BIC Training .

APPLY TO BE A HIGHSCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATION OR GLOBAL AMBASSADOR. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Mission The Blacks in Cybersecurity Ambassador Program aims to unite and empower local Black cybersecurity communities through networking, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. By establishing location-based groups, the program creates opportunities for individuals to connect, discuss industry topics, and collaborate on initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity. ​ Ambassador skills and qualifications: ​ Diplomacy – the ambassador’s role is primarily diplomatic in nature, so the ability to successfully manage community relations and support positive interactions between BIC@ Location groups and the surrounding community is essential. Negotiation skills – because they frequently lead negotiations on a variety of topics, ambassadors need to be pragmatic and skilled negotiators with a solid understanding of their nation’s positions and interests Relationship building – ambassadors build relationships with their BIC group and the surrounding community, ability to develop and maintain positive relations is a major benefit in this position. Leadership skills – ambassadors oversee and direct their respective communities, assign roles and manage meetings, etc. Conflict resolution – the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate a common ground. Verbal and written communication for understanding project requirements and explaining these needs to employees and third-party providers. Attention to detail to ensure all specifications are met. Problem-solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results. Decisiveness and good judgment to address pressing project matters when time is limited. Organization and time management to manage multiple tasks, sometimes for multiple projects, at once. Leadership and motivation to guide team members in making consistent progress. Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress.

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ABOUT Blacks In Cybersecurity™ began its journey as an event series and meet up group in mid 2018. From there, the event series has expanded exponentially into several events year round as well as multiple meet up groups world wide. MISSION AND VISION Blacks In Cybersecurity™ is a meetup group and conference series to help highlight and elevate the Black community in Cybersecurity. MISSION The official mission of Blacks In Cybersecurity™ (BIC) is to encourage the participation of the Black community in Cybersecurity. ​ BIC seeks to conduct a premier conference series and community emphasizing our influence and participation in Cybersecurity and STEM. MERCH " HOW DO I GET INTO CYBER? " THERE IS A COMMUNITY HERE . CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY. CONTACT US @HEADQUARTERS DMV Metro Area - Washington D.C.,USA The online community button is above, click to join to ask questions and network. This contact form is for external inquires. Submit inquiries@bichq.org for general inquires. ​ For sponsors & partnership inquires please contact: partnerships@bichq.org CONTACT SPONSORS

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RED TEAM SPEAKERS MILITARY BLUE TEAM MENTORSHIP Bio CyberSec NEXT AVAILABLE TRAINING (S) WILL BE LISTED ON EVENT REGISTRATION . EMAIL BIC-TRAINING HERE . The Blacks In Cybersecurity External Training Program is designed to provide accessible and affordable training to our community. The formal BIC-Training program consists of all forms of BIC sponsored educational initiatives. The onsite/online training is offered by instructors, companies, sponsors and partners at conferences and events. Training Program Tiers ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BIC-Classes@[CONFERENCE] BIC-Classes are an add-on to the conference speaker lineup the day(s) of the conference. In this format, individual instructors are provided space from the venue to host their seminars, classes and workshops for walk-in ready for attendees. RSVP is requested so that those who indicated they would like to attend can guarantee a seat and we as the venue providers can ensure we have enough space/workspace for everyone. These are free or with a small fee depending on the event (Example: for a soldering class, attendees may be asked to pay five dollars for solder materials,etc.) BIC-Training@[FACILITATOR] BIC-Training(s) are premier training modules set in a range of foundational to niche and highly requested materials during or before conference day(s) or at separate events. In this format, the BIC-Training(s) are a series of talks, workshops, and in depth/advanced training that are curated by BIC at BIC Events. These class materials are more curated as far as distribution of knowledge and content. They are often charged separately and are longer (2 hours - 2 Days) with labs or books attached to them. Training Levels: ​ LEVEL-0 BLUE No Prior Knowledge This set of offerings include base knowledge/ “no knowledge” catalogue of classes to full courses. LEVEL-1 GREEN Entry Level This set of offerings include a beginner catalogue of classes to full courses. ​ LEVEL-2 YELLOW Mid-Level This set of offerings include an intermediate/working knowledge catalogue of classes to full courses. LEVEL-3 RED Advanced Knowledge/Niche Subject This set of offerings include an advanced/skill based catalogue of classes to full courses. ​ ​

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CALL FOR PAPERS BIC Village @ DEF CON 32 Call For Papers is here . Questions? You can email your questions, comments or concerns to village@bichq.org .

APPLY TO BE A LEADER OR AMBASSADOR. CLICK HERE. AVAILABLE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: COORDINATORS ​ Coordinator duties and responsibilities: ​ Coordinators complete organizational and management tasks that support the efforts of a variety of projects, campaigns or events underneath the Director of their cabinet. Duties and responsibilities include: ​ Communicating with co-coordinators about tasks and assignments. Collaborating with cabinets and committees on budgeting and allocating funds or resources. Delegating tasks to appropriate team members. Managing deadlines and progress across the cabinets and BIC board to ensure the deliverable is executed on time and on budget. Organizing third-party providers and vendors to deliver elements that can't be produced in-house. Overseeing the delivery of projects and making adjustments as necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards. Coordinator skills and qualifications: ​ Coordinators use a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge to provide the most comprehensive organizational and management support they can. Common skills and qualifications for Coordinators include: ​ Verbal and written communication for understanding project requirements and explaining these needs to employees and third-party providers. Attention to detail to ensure all specifications are met. Problem-solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results. Decisiveness and good judgment to address pressing project matters when time is limited. Organization and time management to manage multiple tasks, sometimes for multiple projects, at once Leadership and motivation to guide team members in making consistent progress. Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress. ​ COMMITTEE LEADERS ( Currently closed. ) ​ Blacks In Cybersecurity is looking for committee leaders to help us connect with and better serve the diversity in the Black community in Cybersecurity. ​ List of BIC-Committees: Men's Committee Women's Committee K-12 Committee T33NZ Committee (middle school - high school) HBCU Outreach Committee Differently Abled Committee (Accessibility and Provisions) Continued Learning Committee (serving our senior citizens) Internationa l Member Committee (serving our international members) Mentorship Committee LGBTQ+ Committee ​ Committee leader duties and responsibilities: ​ In consultation with the Executive Director, CEO or other board or committee members, schedule dates, times and location for meetings. Ensure meeting are called and held in accordance with the organizations’ mandate, code of conduct and/or by-laws. In consultation with the Director or Program Director and/or other committee members establish and confirm an agenda for each meeting. Ensure the meeting agenda and relevant documents are circulated to the members of the committee in advance of the meeting. Officiate and conduct meetings. Provide leadership & ensure committee members are aware of their obligations and that the committee complies with its responsibilities. Ensure there is sufficient time during the meeting to fully discuss agenda items. Ensure that discussion on agenda items is on topic, productive and professional. Ensure minutes are complete and accurate, retained, included and reviewed at the next meeting. ​ ​ Committee leader skills and qualifications: ​ Coordinators use a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge to provide the most comprehensive organizational and management support they can. Common skills and qualifications for Coordinators include: ​ Verbal and written communication for understanding project requirements and explaining these needs to employees and third-party providers. Attention to detail to ensure all specifications are met. Problem-solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results. Decisiveness and good judgment to address pressing project matters when time is limited. Organization and time management to manage multiple tasks, sometimes for multiple projects, at once Leadership and motivation to guide team members in making consistent progress. Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress. ​ AMBASSADORS ​ CLICK HERE FOR THE AMBASSADOR APPLICATION. ​ Location and Campus Ambassadors are selected based on their application content and the following requirements: Ambassadors represent the input and interests of their home BIC@Location groups around the world. This leadership within BIC is especially coveted and selective as we depend on our Ambassadors to uphold the BIC code of conduct and standards as well as grow the Cybersecurity community in their area. ​ Ambassador skills and qualifications: ​ Diplomacy – the ambassador’s role is primarily diplomatic in nature, so the ability to successfully manage community relations and support positive interactions between BIC@ Location groups and the surrounding community is essential. Negotiation skills – because they frequently lead negotiations on a variety of topics, ambassadors need to be pragmatic and skilled negotiators with a solid understanding of their nation’s positions and interests Relationship building – ambassadors build relationships with their BIC group and the surrounding community, ability to develop and maintain positive relations is a major benefit in this position. Leadership skills – ambassadors oversee and direct their respective communities, assign roles and manage meetings, etc. Conflict resolution – the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate a common ground. Verbal and written communication for understanding project requirements and explaining these needs to employees and third-party providers. Attention to detail to ensure all specifications are met. Problem-solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results. Decisiveness and good judgment to address pressing project matters when time is limited. Organization and time management to manage multiple tasks, sometimes for multiple projects, at once. Leadership and motivation to guide team members in making consistent progress. Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023 BIC CTF CREATORS ROSTER Meet the team! The 2023 BIC CTF @ DEF CON 31 is powered by BIC members across four participating organizati ons ( so far..) : BIC HQ CTF De velopment Team ( Headquarters) The CTF Room​ ( BIC @ Kenya) KC7 ( BIC @ DMV Metro) Xcape Inc. ( BIC @ Calif ornia) The team has combined forces to create physical, virtual, wireless, emulated environment, crypto and OSINT challenges to showcase the talent of the International Black community and educate about the Black diaspora and our history and culture . Each creator has cross-pollinated ideas and cultivated creations for each and every unique challenge and it would behoove you to get to know each one (especially your on-site operative)... Register for the official contest here , from here you will be able to submit scores for all of the challenge types in our multiple challenge offerings: The On-Site Physical Challenge "Abandoned Server Room" in District #9, The "special" locks in District #3, The SOC Environment in District #2, Black History OSINT in the Library District #4 and the City Center District #1 Challenges to top off the array of different styles you can work through. May the best team win! 2023 BIC CTF Team Roster Jones Baraza (Kenya) TJ McClearin (USA) @Vyrus (?) Geoff Heymann (Canada) Leron Gray (USA) Michaela Barnett (USA) Travon Duncan (USA) Simeon Kakpovi (USA) Leo Pitt (USA) Abzee Saminu (Nigeria) John Collins (Kenya) Kelvin Njau (Kenya) Chris Bryon (Kenya) Chalie Wizz (Kenya) ​ Thank you to our anonymous "encrypted" creators as well! D0N7-573P-0N-MY-81C-4F2C3-0N35!

DONATIONS Blacks In Cybersecurity is currently pursuing non-profit status. Any inquiries about donations and offering support to our community can be emailed to Inquiries@bichq.org . ​ Looking for conference sponsorship? Please navigate to Events > Call For Sponsors.

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​ The Mission of our BIC Village This village seeks to highlight Black experiences, innovations in the field, Black culture, Black history as well as provide a platform for the discussion of social justice and its impact on the progression and development of Technology. "Social Justice and The Black Experience in Technology". BIC Village Talk Categories: ​ Call for papers for DEF CON 32 is here. ​ Technology in Social Justice : Discussing and highlighting how disparity and lack of equality negatively effect the progression of Cybersecurity and/or the greater technology field. ​ Black Experience In Cybersecurity / Technology : Describing or narrating a cultural experience that helped shape innovation, develop a curiosity or fuel a mission. ​ Cyber Innovations and Advancements : Presenting a specific advancement, innovation or invention that has been preformed by a Black practitioner or has aided the Black community. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ For information on the BIC CTF navigate to the BIC CTF Page .