BSidesAugusta 2026

Conference Information

We welcome all information security professionals, students, and enthusiasts to the twelfth annual BSidesAugusta! The Saturday conference will be held at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center (aka the Georgia Cyber Center) on Grace Hopper Lane in downtown Augusta!

The year's conference will host three tracks of mostly technical talks and at least one CTF upstairs, brought to you by our friends at Steelgate. There will also be a JAMBOREE workshop upstairs.

We're also working on an exciting keynote speaker and will publish details as soon as they are available.

Our friends at FoxPick will be back with a Lock Pick Village. Stop by and test your skills!

There will be sponsor tables, giveaways in the talks, a free raffle, and more! Those who register before October 9th will get a free t-shirt and Chick-fil-A lunch while tickets last.

Follow us on X (fka Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn and check out the October 24 speaker schedule.

Tiered General Admission Pricing

We are continuing the tiered pricing model for our General Admission tickets that we implemented last year. This approach helps us better prepare for the conference while rewarding those who register early.

Each ticket tier has the same benefits and includes access to the BSidesAugusta conference, a conference t-shirt, and lunch. There are a limited number of tickets in each tier, so the earlier you register, the more you save! (Or, if you are feeling generous, purchase a higher tier ticket to help support BSidesAugusta!)

Here's a breakdown of the ticket tiers:

Group 1: $35

Group 2: $40

Group 3: $45

Late Registration: $45 (T-shirt and Lunch not guaranteed)

Although we are ordering enough lunches and t-shirts for the max attendance at our venue, we cannot guarantee t-shirts or lunch for these late registration ticket holders.

We can't wait to see you there!

Augusta Cyber Week and BSidesAugusta Events

There will be a number of events happening during Augusta Cyber Week, including live training classes; a Women in Tech event, and Security Onion Conference! Note these are all separate ticketed events (some are free) and we're working on adding more. To register for these events, visit https://bsidesaugusta.org/events.

Find the BSidesAugusta speaker schedule for October 24th here.

Live Training Classes

Training week is 10/19-10/22, but note that registration for classes closes 1-3 weeks prior. This year we are planning on six live training classes at the awesome Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (aka Georgia Cyber Center). You can buy training tickets only on this site. Click the link to learn more about the course.

• Security Onion Fundamentals for Analysts and Administrators + Free SOCP Voucher by Security Onion Solutions - October 19-22
• Binary Jiujitsu: Foundations - October 20-22
• Deploy, Attack, and Defend Your Own ICS Lab - October 22
• Security Automation and Investigations - October 21-22
• Purple Teaming 101: Cyber Combat Fundamentals - October 22
• Beyond Technical Expertise: Increasing Your Impact as a Cybersecurity Professional - October 22

Class Requirements

See the individual class descriptions for prerequisites and items you need to bring to training.

Included with Each Training Week Class

• Free non-transferable ticket to Security Onion Conference October 23
• Free non-transferable ticket to BSidesAugusta October 24
• Coffee through 2 PM on class day(s)
• Bottled water all day on class day(s)
• Validated parking at the Georgia Cyber Center parking deck on class day(s)

Training Cancellation

Individual classes may be canceled if they do not meet a minimum enrollment by a class' specific registration deadline. If a class is canceled due to lack of enrollment or for any other reason, training refunds (for the cost of the training only) will be automatically issued to registered students. For all other refund requests, please see the refund policy below.

Preferred Hotels

Find the BSidesAugusta hotels and their respective deadlines for special rates at https://bsidesaugusta.org/hotels

Organizers

• Lawrence Abrams | @vpnpoker
• Mark Baggett | @markbaggett
• Tad Bennett | @tnickb6782
• Doug Burks | @dougburks
• Ron Martin | @woodwrkr
• Mike McDargh | @mmcdargh
• Franklin Perrin
• Phil Plantamura | @philplantamura
• Michael Stokes | @digitaljedi81
• Steve Weldon | @TheStevenWeldon

FAQs

Where will the training and conference be held?

Training classes (10/19-10/22) and the BSidesAugusta conference (10/24) will be held at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, also known as the Georgia Cyber Center.

Is the conference appropriate for children?

BSidesAugusta is intended for industry professionals and enthusiasts. Children with a ticket are allowed and you may bring them at your own discretion. While most talks are relatively harmless, be aware that some may contain inappropriate content, particularly for young children. We don't rate talks for parents. Attendees will see several high school and college-aged attendees at the conference, and a few younger teens, but not many attendees under that age. For a deeper dive, check out our previous years' talks on the BSidesAugusta YouTube channel.

Will it cost me to bring my child or a guest to the conference?

Yes. As great as the venue is, it has a finite amount of space for attendees. Every attendee must have a ticket. Please don't put our volunteers in the awkward position of denying entry for your un-ticketed child or other guest.

Do I have to bring my ticket to the training and/or conference?

Yes, please bring your ticket as it's your admission to the event and you will need it at check-in. You can bring your printed ticket or use the Eventbrite app.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Each attendee needs to have their own ticket in their own name.

What are my TRANSPORT/PARKING options getting to the Georgia Cyber Center?

The training and conference venue is the Georgia Cyber Center, which is a short walk from the downtown conference hotels. Services such as Uber and Lyft are available for a fare. Check with your hotel for shuttle availability. If you are not staying at a nearby hotel, the most convenient way to get to the training venue is by car.

• Cyber Center Parking Deck - Your ticket includes parking at the deck adjacent to the Georgia Cyber Center. The lift gates will be opened on conference day (October 24) through 6:30 PM. Park in any unreserved spot. After that time, parking fees may be assessed by the operators of the deck, and those fees will be the responsibility of the attendee.
• If the Cyber Center Parking Deck is full, you will need use street parking or park at the Reynolds Street Deck, a few blocks away from the venue. Your ticket does NOT include parking in these or any unlisted locations.

Check out our parking map here.

If I register for any class during training week (10/19-10/22), do I need to buy a separate ticket to BSidesAugusta?

No! Registration for all classes listed above includes entry into BSidesAugusta and Security Onion Conference, as well as validated parking in the Georgia Cyber Center parking deck on your training day(s) and conference day(s). It also includes coffee and water service on your training day(s).

Does my ticket get me into Security Onion Conference on 10/24?

ONLY the TRAINING tickets include admission to Security Onion Conference. No other tickets sold on this site include admission to Security Onion Conference. Please check out Security Onion Conference's website to register for that outstanding conference!

What do I need to bring to the training?

See the individual class descriptions for prerequisites and items you need to bring to training.

What do I need to bring to the conference?

Bring a laptop if you plan to participate in the official CTF. Otherwise, just bring a good attitude and a desire to learn!

What else is there to do in Augusta, GA?

Here are some ideas from Destination Augusta!

What is the refund policy?

Sorry, there are no refunds for the conference, except if the conference is canceled. If you buy a training ticket, you may request a refund until the registration deadline for the specific class. Requested refunds for training will be no more than the cost of the ticket minus Eventbrite fees (currently 6.6% + $1.79). If we refund you for training at your request, you will lose your BSidesAugusta and Security Onion Conference tickets as well. Contact us using "Contact the Organizer" to request a training ticket refund.

I registered for a General Admission ticket but now I want to attend one of the training classes (which all come with free admission). Can I be refunded for my ticket?

Yes. Contact us at [email protected].

Will there be a virtual option for the conference?

No. We plan to run the conference exclusively in person. We plan to publish talk videos after the conference.

Privacy Policy

We (the BSidesAugusta Board of Directors) are collecting your data only for BSidesAugusta registration/notification/capacity planning purposes. We don't give it to any sponsors, vendors, etc. We don't even give it to all our staff, just the ones who need it to check you in. The rest just see ticket numbers.