Capture the Flag

Prizes will be awarded for the three top ranking participants.

In order to participate you must attend in-person and use the Wi-Fi available at the event. You must also bring a laptop with a compatible and up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).

Larger displays are beneficial, but not required. All gameplay will take place within the web browser. All necessary tools will be provided as part of the virtualized environment. You may conduct Internet research and import text scripts/code while using your local machine.

The CTF could include multiple unique challenge types, including traditional host and network enumeration and exploitation, Android application analysis, and website enumeration. Each CTF challenge has multiple parts that can award points for partial or full credit. Players may attempt and complete as many of the three challenges as possible within the time limit. The highest total score at the end of the event wins. Elapsed time will be used as a tiebreaker.

 Lockpick Village

Our Lock Pick Village is an interactive space where attendees can learn the art and science of physical security by exploring the world of locks and lockpicking. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced picker, village provides a safe and legal environment to develop your skills. With expert guides and access to a variety of locks, tools, and techniques, this village is perfect for anyone curious about how physical security measures hold up in the real world.

 Speed Mentoring

Speed mentoring is a fast-paced event where mentees engage in brief, focused conversations with multiple mentors. It connects professionals and newcomers, allowing mentees to seek advice, ask questions, and gain insights from experienced experts in 5-15 minute sessions. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, take advantage of meeting new people and giving back to the community.

 Wireless Ops Village

Explore all corners of the radio frequency spectrum from the most foundational concepts to the cutting edge and hypothetical wireless deployments. Get hands-on with a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Foxhunt, or just watch the demos and lightning talks. Come with questions and we'll be there with answers (compliant with our FCC overlords).

1. Wireless Foxhunt

   Let your inner wireless threat hunter out for a day and go track some signals. All you need is a cellphone, and all skill levels are welcome.

2. Ham Radio Gear and Resources

   Come see the latest and not-so-latest ham radio kit from handheld radios to portable HF stations and all their antennas.

3. Flipper Zero and Beyond

   Get hands-on with your FZ and learn the essentials to make your pocket RF tool a force multiplier.

   The Flipper isn't the only game in town--step up and meet the competition.

4. Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Operations

   FM Signals: Tune in to local radio stations and emergency services, hear ham operators "chew the rag", and everything in between.

   Aircraft ADS-B Signals: Track aircraft positions with passive collection.

   Signal Capture and Analysis: If it makes radio waves, let's record it, analyze it, and maybe even play it back.

5. Meshtastic and LoRa

   Everyone is talking about it, so come see what it is and how it works.

6. Bluetooth Hacking with the Experts

   Bluetooth is nice and convenient until it gets you pwned; ask us how
   

   Whether you’re a curious newcomer or seasoned Ham, you have a place here.

 ICS Village

Steel City OTSEC is proud to be sponsoring the ICS Village this year at BSides Pittsburgh! Steel City OTSEC fosters collaboration, organizes local events, and serves as a knowledge repository for Pittsburgh’s OTSEC community.

The ICS Village addresses the growing concern over industrial control system cybersecurity by providing hands-on training in a realistic simulated environment.

This is the demo wall for the event!

 Career Village: Charting Your Cyber Journey

Set sail on a one‑of‑a‑kind, nautical‑themed career development experience designed to support cybersecurity professionals, students, and career‑changers at every stage of their journey. The Career Village is an immersive, multi‑station environment where mentorship, skill‑building, and real‑world storytelling come together to help you navigate your next horizon with clarity, confidence, and community. Explore our reimagined Speed Navigation sessions (previously known as speed mentoring) and learn from candid stories in our Failure Lab.