Lesley Carhart 

If you haven't been to my silly virtual conference @pancakescon before, it has a very unusual / insane format. Speakers have to teach a infosec topic that is aimed at junior audiences for half their talk, and then the other half of their talk has to be on a non-cybersecurity hobby, like cooking, music, or astronomy. This will be year 4. https://infosec.exchange/@pancakescon/109784692293736983

Please consider putting a talk in if you are free that day! It is always a lot of fun and our volunteers do a great job.

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Hello pals! The #PancakesCon 4 CFP is now OPEN! It will close on February 19 at 8:30PM Central US. Please read the instructions *carefully*! #infosec #cybersecurity https://forms.gle/9KwyPpxaXyGS4KaV6

Infosec Exchange
Jan 31, 2023 at 5:08pmWeb
Show threadMaria Varmazis Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes what a cool idea!!
Show threadBruno GirinJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon security testing by offering cake to key target employees?
Show threadcyberop5Jan 31, 2023
@brunogirin @hacks4pancakes @pancakescon
Show threadBill, organizer of stuffJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon
This is by far the best conference of the past 4 years. If you follow me, you know I have pretty, um, broad interests. #PancakesCon takes that career/hobby eccentricity and flings it into an even stranger orbit. If you like infosec, computers, knitting, carpentry, beer, cosmetology, cosmology, goat poop, etc., you should attend - or better yet, submit for the CFP!
Show threadMark 🏳️‍🌈Jan 31, 2023
@pancakescon @hacks4pancakes Definitely putting this in the diary!
Show threadMichael W Lucas Jan 31, 2023

@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon

hmmm.... SNMP and rats?

Show threadQueJan 31, 2023
@mwl @hacks4pancakes @pancakescon yes and yes?
Show threadtricia, queen of house cyberly  Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon 👀🤔
Show threadKluthulhu' XOR 1=1--Jan 31, 2023
@triciakickssaas @hacks4pancakes @pancakescon
Show threadHolir_Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Do you need additional volunteers in a non-speaking capacity?
Show threadLesley Carhart Jan 31, 2023
@Holir_ @pancakescon our call for volunteers is in Slack.
Show threadHolir_Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon thank you
Show threadQueJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon how long a synopsis do you want for the CFP form?
Show threadLesley Carhart Jan 31, 2023
@BabblingGeek @pancakescon whatever is needed to make your submission coherent and easy to read. We have a CFP assistance slack channel if needed
Show threadDave WeinsteinJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon This will continue to be one of the highlights of the conference year for me even when I'm comfortable traveling to conferences again.
Show threadThomas ReedJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon I’ve never participated, but it sounds like a lot of fun! I also really appreciate the focus on more entry-level material, as so many conferences aim more for talks that can leave an infosec newbie’s head spinning. I’ve always thought we, as an industry, need to spend more time helping the folks just getting started, but those kinds of talks get rejected by many cons.
Show threadmkbJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon @0xmrtn This is freaking amazing!
Show threadRuth SuehleJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Love this format concept!
Show threadKillrBunn3 (LocalAreaKnitwork)Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Don't mind if I do!
Show threadicdJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon As an admirer of the Con I'll have to see a) what I can put together b) can I stockpile energy drinks to stay awake long enough.
Show threadal3xJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon this is awesome! i’m totally gonna submit a talk.
Show threadElias ProbstJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes
So "Challenges in FLOSS supply chain security" & "The physics of throwing pancakes" it is then? 😋 @pancakescon
Show threadMeredithJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Nifty! I should like to attend virtually, if that’s possible!!
Show threadJulie moved to @[email protected]Jan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon I once wrote a US History paper tying Cedar Point's Gemini roller coaster to Studio 54 and disco (the prof loved it). I wonder if I could tie together something equally ridiculous for a talk.
Show threadSarifJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Damn, that whole thing sounds delightful.
Show threadJJ CeleryJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon can I pretty please get a definition for an infosec/cybersecurity topic? I'd like to apply, and work with a lot of infosec-adjacent issues, but I'd be worried they're not "pure" enough.
Show threadLesley Carhart Jan 31, 2023
@jjcelery it should be directly related to a niche of cybersecurity such as DFIR, pen testing, GRC, appsec, or malware research.
Show threadJJ CeleryJan 31, 2023
@hacks4pancakes thank you! This makes it much clearer. I might just have a thing.
Show threadJJ CeleryFeb 1, 2023

@hacks4pancakes would it be acceptable to run my Idea by you here, or do you strongly prefer I throw my spaghetti at the google form wall and hope it sticks?

I know this is labour and I don't want to pile on

Show threadLesley Carhart Feb 1, 2023
@jjcelery our CFP is blind so I can’t see it but we have a CFP mentorship channel in the slack
Show threadDio9sysFeb 1, 2023

@hacks4pancakes

@pancakescon

Can I devote the second half of my talk to being why I still use dedicated devices (alarm clock, mp3 player, etc)? Or is that too similar to cybersecurity stuff

Show threadLesley Carhart Feb 1, 2023
@Dio9sys it’s borderline but the best thing is to pitch it and submit
Show threadEric McCorkleFeb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Sad part is, I have no idea what I'd talk about for the hobby half anymore : |
Show threadEric McCorkleFeb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon Glad another one's happening, though.
Show threadDROP\ TABLE Hacker of EarthseaFeb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon the hard part is writing cfp, but I was talking with therapist about doing presentations
Show threadThe Bitch King of Angmar Feb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon I love this idea.
Show threadAndy Randall 🇺🇦Feb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon @bdimcheff I love this idea! True fun community conferences like this are the best.
Show threadbertrand 🏃 👨‍💻 🎸Feb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon
I would have loved participating (listening or giving a presentation) but 3:30am CET is just too hard 😅
Show threadPancakesCon Infosec ConferenceFeb 1, 2023
@bertrand @hacks4pancakes I am not certain what you mean by that time? The conference runs from about 4PM to 1AM CET
Show threadbertrand 🏃 👨‍💻 🎸Feb 1, 2023
@pancakescon oh 8:30pm CT is the *CFP closing time*, not the conference time 🤦‍♂️
My bad
Here I am then to submit my talk!
Show threadlazarus7Feb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon this seems like such a fun idea …
Show threadTech UntanglerFeb 1, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon sounds fascinating. Will def look into it.
Show threadNerd That Talks GoodFeb 2, 2023
@hacks4pancakes I’m really excited about this!!
Show threadCullen ThomasFeb 2, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon
What beautiful madness.
Show threadw00keeeFeb 2, 2023
@hacks4pancakes @pancakescon I had such a great time presenting last year!! I love this format