Each BSides is a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants. It is where conversations for the next-big-thing are happening.

Together, the organizers of BSides Atlanta share a common passion for cybersecurity, knowledge sharing, and community-building. Their combined expertise and diverse backgrounds ensure that BSides Atlanta remains an extraordinary platform for learning, networking, and shaping the future of cybersecurity. With their unwavering dedication, the organizers strive to make each BSides Atlanta event an unforgettable experience for all participants.

Organizers

Dr. Andy Green

Andy is an Assistant Professor at KSU

Steve Ripple

Steve Ripple is an information security leader focused on helping people and organizations protect their data by better understanding cyber risk. His experience spans security governance, third-party risk, privacy, compliance, and control design, with a strong track record of partnering with business and IT leaders to build practical, effective security programs. He holds CISSP and CDPSE certifications and is passionate about strengthening the cybersecurity community.