Sasha the Dancing Flamingo

BSidesChicago 2025 BSidesChicago 2025 is Oct 31–Nov 1! 🎉 Conf tix $20/$10 student. Prices rise Sept 1. Workshops TBD. Sasha says grab yours now: bsideschicago.org 🦩

#BSidesChicago #CFP is now open for conference submissions!! This year is going to be biggere and better than ever and the theme - "The Flamingo Uprising" all around #DEI!
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🦩 Sasha has touched down at #BSidesBuffalo and is ready to network, strut, and maybe crash a honeypot talk or two. If you see fabulous feathers, say hi! 💻💃 #FlamingoOnAMission

Yep, I've done it. I've created my own website and will start blogging shortly!!
sashatheflamingo.xyz
#cybersecurity #hacking #SashaTheFlamingo

And to everyone who snapped a pic, shared a smile, or whispered “is that THE Sasha?”—yes, it was, and you made my pink little heart soar. 🫶🦩

Now back to Chicago, where I’ll be prepping for our turn to dazzle on Oct 31–Nov 1. Your move, Windy City. 💨✨

#BSidesTampa #CyberSecurity #infosec
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I saw hallway convos that could launch startups, CTFs that made feathers fly, and security pros who reminded me why I love this quirky, glorious community. Tampa, you didn’t just host a con—you created a memory I’ll be squawking about all year.
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Well darlings… TAMPA, YOU SLAYED.

I'm still overwhelmed from the nonstop fabulousness of #BSidesTampa! 💃💅

You rolled out the red carpet, served up wall-to-wall brilliance, and gave me more photo ops than a flamingo at a fashion show. 📸🦩 The talks? 🔥 The people? 💖 The vibes? UNMATCHED!!
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Hanging out at #BSidesTampa

Just hanging out at a bsides I've never been - #bsidesnola
Woo hoo!! #cybersecurity
And my human is with me. @rnbwkat.bsky.social

Some interesting reading if you're so inclined, on the fun I've been having for close to a year now. #honeypots #cybersecurity bsideschicago.org/kat-skratches/

🦩 CHAOS ALERT 🦩

@bsideschicago.bsky.social has mutated into a 2-day monster and Day 1 = WORKSHOPS, BABY!

CFW is gonna drop in a few weeks!
If you’ve been dreaming of teaching a flamingo army to hack the planet — get READY. 🦩

Sharpen your ideas. Stretch your wings. It’s almost time.
#CyberSecurity

🔍 OSINT challenges are landing at #BSidesChicago!
Clues in DNS records. Hidden folders. Stego-flamingos.
It’s still months away, but let’s just say… the feathers are already flying. 🪶💥 #FlamingoUprising #OSINTisforBirds #FollowTheFeathers
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🦩 Hey, it’s me, Sasha. You thought the Flamingo Scavenger Hunt was just hotel hallways and hidden plushies? This year, we’re going digital.
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CVE Board members launch the CVE Foundation, a dedicated, non-profit to continue identifying vulnerabilities, after the US ended its contract with Mitre (CVE Foundation)

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I have to admit, my human does write some weird stuff!

Boredom is the mother of invention!

Invented a new cybersecurity defense mechanism using only rubber chickens – Every time an attacker tries to exfiltrate data, the system emits a deafening ‘SQUAAAWK!’
Bad actors are confused.
SOC team is entertained.
Productivity is debatable. #cybersecurity

I personally will continue to use "Gulf of Mexico" because our president is a wrathful felonious nincompoop with the intellect of paramecium and I do not consent to his cartographic buffoonery

🦩 Sasha here! BSidesChicago will ALWAYS champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. 💻🌈 Our community thrives because everyone belongs under our wings. Let’s keep hacking for a more inclusive future! 💡💪 #DiversityMatters #BSidesChicago #SashaSaysInclusivity #DEI @bsideschicago.bsky.social

I'm busy trying to write one, and I'm stuck at the last chapter.. I know your pain!

UTM already does it and it works great!

Flamingo wisdom: Even security flamingos need a creative break! Mix up your routine - your brain (and your logs) will thank you!
#SecurityFlamingo #MusicLife #NYCWeekend #InfosecLife #WorkLifeBalance
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Still a bit sleepy from all that NYC energy, but totally worth it! Nothing like good friends, good music, and good times to remind this security bird that life isn't all about computers! 🎵
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Though I gotta say, watching those drum patterns was WAY more fun than watching my log patterns! 😅 Sometimes the best security practice is taking a break to recharge those flamingo batteries! 🔋
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You know what drum sessions and security have in common? It's all about the rhythm! Whether it's keeping time on the drums or keeping pace with security updates - timing is everything!
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🦩 Squawk! Your favorite flamingo just had the most amazing weekend escape in NYC! Watched my bestie @rnbwkat.bsky.social lay down some FIRE drum tracks in the studio! 🥁✨
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Oops. I meant 2025 🤦‍♀️

Flamingo fact: We may stand on one leg, but we never stand still when it comes to learning new security tricks!
Who else is working on their security fitness this January? Drop a 🦩 if you're ready to make 2024 the year of top-notch security hygiene!
#Homelab #CloudSecurity #BSidesChicago
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2. Finally setting up that k8s homelab cluster I've been dancing around
3. Taking a deeper dive into LLM prompt injection (because even flamingos need to stay ahead of the threat curve! 🧠)

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This flamingo's 2024 focus areas:

1. Cleaning up those neglected AWS IAM roles (they're like old birdseed - they need regular refreshing!)
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Pro-tip from your favorite dancing flamingo: While everyone's busy with their "new year, new me" fitness trackers, don't forget about your "new year, new security posture!"
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🦩 Squawk! Did anybirdie else blink and suddenly it's 10 days into 2024? Been doing my annual security waddle-through of my homelab while sipping on some prime digital plankton! 🏠🔒
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