The CFP is now open for CactusCon 2013, a security conference in Tempe, AZ. CactusCon is a free, one-day, multi-track conference that began in February 2012 as BSidesPHX. CactusCon will take place in Tempe on March 22, 2013. We are seeking presentations and workshops, as well as sponsors. Presentations Presentations can be 20 or 50 minutes. We are looking for presentations on breaking, building, defending, and other relevant security topics. Vendor pitches will not be accepted. Workshops Workshops offer hands-on training on a specific topic. Last year’s workshops included Metasploit for Pentesters, Arduino Ethernet, and a lockpick village. Important Dates Jan 4, 2013: Submission deadline Jan 11, 2013: First round picks Jan 18, 2013: Second round picks More info: http://www.cactuscon.com. -- (503) 754-4452 Android (623) 239-3392 Skype (623) 688-3392 Google Voice ** it-clowns.com Chief Clown