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SUMMARY:BSides Brisbane 2026
DESCRIPTION:BSides Brisbane 2026\nCREST Supports BSides Brisbane 2026 as Official CTF Prize Sponsor \nCREST is proud to support BSides Brisbane 2026 as the official prize sponsor of the event’s Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge. \nBSides Brisbane is one of Australia’s leading community-driven cybersecurity events\, bringing together practitioners\, researchers\, students and enthusiasts to share knowledge\, develop skills and strengthen the cybersecurity community. \nAbout BSides Brisbane 2026 \nTaking place in Brisbane\, Queensland\, BSides Brisbane provides a platform for cybersecurity professionals and aspiring practitioners to learn from industry experts\, participate in technical discussions and engage with the wider cybersecurity community. \nThe event is recognised for its practical\, community-focused approach and its commitment to supporting the next generation of cybersecurity talent. \nCapture the Flag Challenge \nA highlight of the event is the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition\, where participants put their technical skills to the test through a series of hands-on cybersecurity challenges. \nDesigned to simulate real-world scenarios\, the competition encourages participants to apply their knowledge\, solve complex problems and demonstrate practical cybersecurity capability in a fun and engaging environment. \nCREST CPSA Prize Voucher \nAs the official CTF prize sponsor\, CREST is pleased to support practical skills development and professional recognition within the cybersecurity community. \nThe winner(s) of the BSides Brisbane 2026 Capture the Flag challenge will receive a CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination voucher\, helping them take the next step in their professional cybersecurity journey. \nSupporting Cybersecurity Skills Development \nDeveloping and recognising cybersecurity talent is a core part of CREST’s mission. By supporting community events such as BSides Brisbane\, CREST helps create opportunities for individuals to build capability\, demonstrate skills and advance their careers. \nWe look forward to celebrating the achievements of participants and supporting the continued growth of Australia’s cybersecurity community.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/bsides-brisbane-2026/
LOCATION:QUT Gardens Point Campus\, 2 George Sreet\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australasia events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
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SUMMARY:CISO Melbourne 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are an Industry Partner at CISO Melbourne! \nThe CREST Community can enjoy 20% off tickets using our code: APAC20 \nCREST at CISO Melbourne 2026 Our Australasia Council Member\, Hadi Johari\, will be there across the event\, so do take the opportunity to say hello\, share your experiences\, and connect with the wider CREST community. \nCISO Melbourne 2026 stands as one of Victoria’s most significant annual forums for senior information security leaders. The event brings together influential thinkers and innovators to explore pressing challenges and exchange hard-earned lessons. \nThe agenda covers a wide spectrum\, from governance and risk to AI\, resilience\, and leadership — delivering practical insights designed to strengthen decision-making and organisational impact. \nIn 2026\, CISO Melbourne will return to Crown Promenade alongside our series of co-located security events\, providing a comprehensive platform to gain the insights and connections you need to stay ahead in today’s security landscape. \nKey Themes for 2026 \n\n“Fit-for-purpose” Governance: Defining what “good enough” looks like\, turning compliance and governance from theory into real\, defendable decisions that drive outcomes.\nSystemic & Strategic Risk Management: Navigating supply chain\, operational\, and emerging risks with pragmatic governance\, trade-offs\, and decisions that strengthen resilience across complex enterprise systems.\nHumans\, Capability\, & Leadership: Re-centring people at the heart of security\, transforming fatigue into focus\, judgement into capability\, and leadership into resilience.\nAI\, Data\, & Smart Decisions: From capability\, to literacy\, to amplified impact. Moving beyond hype\, turning AI and data into actionable insight while keeping privacy and protection.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/ciso-melbourne-2026/
LOCATION:Crown Promenade\, 8 Whiteman Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australasia events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:BSides Adelaide 2026
DESCRIPTION:CREST Supporting BSides Adelaide 2026\nCREST is pleased to be supporting BSides Adelaide 2026 as the official Capture the Flag (CTF) Prize Sponsor\, awarding CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination vouchers to the winners of this year’s competition. \nTaking place over two days in Adelaide\, BSides Adelaide is one of Australia’s leading community-led cybersecurity events\, bringing together practitioners\, researchers\, students\, government\, Defence\, and industry to exchange ideas\, share technical knowledge and strengthen cyber capability through practical learning experiences. \nRecognising Practical Cybersecurity Skills\nThe Capture the Flag competition is a highlight of BSides Adelaide\, providing participants with the opportunity to solve realistic cybersecurity challenges in a collaborative and engaging environment. \nBy sponsoring the CTF prizes\, CREST is recognising the technical skill\, curiosity and commitment demonstrated by participants while encouraging continued professional development through internationally recognised certification. \nThe winning individuals or team will receive CREST CPSA examination vouchers\, supporting their next step towards becoming professionally qualified cybersecurity practitioners. \nSupporting Australia’s Cybersecurity Community\nBSides Adelaide has built a reputation for creating an inclusive environment where learning\, collaboration and community come first. Alongside technical presentations\, attendees can explore interactive villages\, participate in hands-on activities\, and connect with professionals from across Australia’s cybersecurity ecosystem. \nSupporting community initiatives such as BSides Adelaide reflects CREST’s commitment to developing skilled cybersecurity professionals and helping strengthen trust across the digital world. \nAbout the CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)\nThe CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination is recognised internationally as an entry-level professional certification for penetration testers and technical security practitioners. \nThe certification validates knowledge across core security testing disciplines and provides a foundation for progression towards more advanced CREST qualifications. \nThrough the CTF sponsorship\, CREST aims to encourage participants to continue developing their technical expertise and gain professional recognition for their skills. \nJoin BSides Adelaide 2026\nWhether you are an experienced security professional\, student\, researcher or someone looking to expand your practical cybersecurity skills\, BSides Adelaide offers two days of technical content\, hands-on experiences\, and valuable networking with Australia’s cybersecurity community. \nCREST looks forward to meeting attendees and congratulating the winners of the Capture the Flag competition.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/bsides-adelaide-2026/
LOCATION:Amora Hotel Adelaide\, 233 Victoria Square\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australasia events
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SUMMARY:BSides Hanoi 2026
DESCRIPTION:CREST supports BSides Hanoi 2026 as Certification Sponsor\nCREST is supporting BSides Hanoi 2026 as the event’s Certification Sponsor\, helping to encourage professional development and recognise emerging cybersecurity talent in Vietnam. \nBSides Hanoi is a community-driven cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners\, researchers\, technology leaders and students to exchange knowledge\, share practical experience and strengthen connections across the cybersecurity community. \nReturning for its second edition\, the 2026 event will take place under the theme “No Human”\, exploring the growing influence of artificial intelligence\, automation and autonomous systems on cybersecurity. The programme will examine how these technologies are changing security operations\, vulnerability research\, digital trust and the way organisations protect increasingly automated environments. \nSupporting cybersecurity professionals in Vietnam\nAs Certification Sponsor\, CREST will provide CREST certification opportunities as prizes through the event\, supporting participants as they develop and demonstrate their technical cybersecurity knowledge. \nCREST certifications are recognised internationally and provide professionals with structured pathways through their cybersecurity careers. By supporting BSides Hanoi\, CREST aims to help more practitioners in Vietnam access internationally recognised certification and connect with the wider global cybersecurity community. \nThe partnership also reflects CREST’s continued commitment to working with governments\, industry\, academia and professional communities across Asia to build sustainable cybersecurity capability and raise professional standards. \nAbout BSides Hanoi\nBSides Hanoi is part of the global Security BSides community\, a network of independently organised cybersecurity events created by and for the security community. \nThe event provides an open and collaborative environment where experienced practitioners\, new professionals\, researchers and students can share ideas\, present technical work and discuss the issues shaping the future of cybersecurity. \nBSides Hanoi 2026 is organised by Vietnam Cybersecurity Joint Stock Company (VSEC)\, in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Association and the Vietnam Internet Association.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/bsides-hanoi-2026/
LOCATION:Elite Business Centre\, 2nd Floor\, Capital Elite\, 18 Pham Hung\, Hanoi\, Viet Nam
CATEGORIES:Australasia events
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SUMMARY:CRESTCon Singapore Community Day - Lessons from the Cybersecurity Frontline: Securing and Adopting AI
DESCRIPTION:CREST is bringing Singapore’s cybersecurity community together for an afternoon of practical insight\, honest discussion and professional networking focused on one of the sector’s most pressing challenges: how organisations can adopt artificial intelligence securely while responding to its rapidly evolving risks. \nThe event is designed to move beyond theory and explore what organisations and practitioners are seeing on the frontline today. \nHosted by the IMDA at its Mapletree Business City offices\, the event is held under the Chatham House Rule. Lessons from the cybersecurity frontline: securing and adopting AI provides a trusted environment for practitioners to share real-world experiences\, lessons learned\, and practical approaches to securing\, governing\, and adopting AI technologies. \nCall for speakers now open\nCREST is inviting cybersecurity practitioners and subject-matter experts from across Singapore to contribute to the programme. \nWe are particularly interested in practitioner-led presentations that share real experiences\, technical insights\, lessons learned and practical recommendations relating to the secure adoption and use of AI. \nPotential topics could include: \n\nSecuring enterprise adoption of generative AI\nAI-enabled cyberattacks and emerging threat techniques\nPenetration testing and assurance of AI systems\nPrompt injection\, model manipulation and data leakage\nRed teaming AI applications and large language models\nUsing AI within security operations\, incident response or threat intelligence\nGovernance\, risk and compliance considerations\nProtecting sensitive information when using AI tools\nBuilding organisational readiness for AI-related incidents\nCase studies\, failures and lessons learned from real-world deployments\nThe changing skills required of cybersecurity professionals\nResponsible innovation and maintaining trust in AI systems\n\nSubmissions should offer genuine educational value and should not be product- or sales-led. \nYou do not need to be an experienced conference speaker. CREST community events are intended to provide a welcoming platform for new and established voices\, diverse perspectives and practitioners who have valuable experiences to share. \nSubmit a speaker proposal to faye.percival@crest-approved.org by the 19th of August. Please send your talk title and summary. Note talks will be 30 mins with no sales or promotion. Please read the event summary carefully to ensure you adhere to the topic. \nWhy attend?\nAI is creating significant opportunities for organisations\, but it is also changing the speed\, scale and nature of cybersecurity risk. \nThis event will give attendees the opportunity to: \n\nHear directly from practitioners working with AI and cybersecurity\nLearn from real-world implementations\, incidents and testing engagements\nExplore practical ways to secure AI adoption\nUnderstand emerging vulnerabilities and attack techniques\nShare experiences with peers in a trusted professional environment\nBuild connections across Singapore’s cybersecurity community\nContribute to a stronger and more resilient regional cyber ecosystem\n\nWho should attend?\nThe event is open to cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders\, including: \n\nPenetration testers and red teamers\nIncident response and digital forensics professionals\nSecurity operations and threat intelligence teams\nCISOs and cybersecurity leaders\nAI\, data and technology leaders\nRisk\, governance and compliance professionals\nGovernment and regulatory stakeholders\nSecurity researchers\nCREST Member companies and certified professionals\nEarly-career cybersecurity practitioners\n\nWhether your organisation is already deploying AI at scale or is still assessing how to adopt it responsibly\, the event will provide practical insight and an opportunity to learn from others facing similar challenges.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-singapore-community-day-lessons-from-the-cybersecurity-frontline-securing-and-adopting-ai/
LOCATION:IMDA Offices\, Mapletree Business City\, 10 Pasir Panjang Road\, 117438\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Australasia events
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