Mastodawn

Meet the humans behind BSides312: Johnny Xmas (CMO) 🤘🛡️

If BSides312 is “the conference where I found my people,” Johnny is a big reason why.

Punk rock Eagle Scout energy. Building Chicago infosec community since 2011. Volunteers, mentors, and drops career “cheat code” wisdom.

Also: leads Offensive Security (Fortune 1000/Global 5000), DFIR training for CISA/DHS, etc.

⚠️ FOMO: be there or be square.
✅ https://bsides312.org/
🎤 CFP closes Feb 28, 2026

#BSides312 #InfoSec #Chicago #BurbSec

BurbSec North Nov 12

Reminder: We are happening at D'Agostino's in Wheeling tomorrow(11/13)! Come on out for good food and good conversation! #Burbsec

Burbsec Northwest Oct 23

"Hey NW hackers & infosec crew! Join us TONIGHT at Crystal Lake Brewing starting 6pm for your weekly dose of casual chats, brews, and that unbeatable InfoSec support group vibe. No presentations, just good folks venting about tickets and triumphs. Who's rolling in? #BurbSecNW #Burbsec

BurbSec North Aug 30, 2025

We have a venu going forward!!! The D'Agositno's in Wheeling, IL Starting on Sept 11. Address is:
241 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
#Burbsec #BurbSecNorth

BurbSec North Jul 10, 2025

Tonight is is! #illumio is Spop0nsoring and we thank them for it, so come on out at 6pm to D'Agostino's in Glenview, IL for good people and conversation! See you there! #Burbsec

BurbSec North Apr 9, 2025

🍕🔐 Tomorrow night, we’re powered by @Armis!
Join us at D’Agostino’s in Glenview for good vibes, smart convos, and solid networking.

🕕 Kicks off at 6PM
👥 Cyber pros welcome
🍻 First round? Maybe 👀

Don’t miss it! #BurbSec #CyberSecurity #Infosec

4dw@r3

🦬Nov 26, 2024

#Chicagoland friends! As a reminder #burbsec East is this Wednesday 6pm at NavigatorTap room! If you're visiting #Chicago from elsewhere you're still welcome to join!

New to #infosec ? You're still welcome to join!
#cybersecurity #networking #logansquare #thanksgiving #NotThursday #security

4dw@r3

🦬Aug 12, 2024

Had an incredible and exhausting time at DefCon, got to catchup with friends, and made a ton of new friends.
Fun fact humans need sleep 💀.
See everyone next year, next week, or next month
@j0hnnyxm4s @c7five #defcon #burbsec #blueteamcon