Announcement 🚨
It's official! @DEFCON Middle East will take place in @Bahrain on November 11–12, 2026.
Stay tuned… big surprises are coming.
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It’s official - the papers are signed and #DEFCONMiddleEast is on track for November 11-12, 2026 in Bahrain! There will also be a full slate of 2-day #DEFCONTrainings available November 8-10. After a very successful mini-con at last year’s Arab International Cybersecurity Conference, we look forward to bringing the full #DEFCON experience to Bahrain and the region. Stay tuned to these channels for updates, and save the date.
The press release is here:
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We're excited to announce that the Call for Trainers is now OPEN for DEF CON Training Middle East!
Visit https://t.co/rLuOposVCz to submit your trainer application for a two-day or three-day course by May 9, 2026.
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(There is still time to register to join us for #DEFCONTraining at the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (@aics.expo )hosted by the National Cyber Security Center Bahrain. (@ncsc_bh )
Still on the fence? Here’s what past students had to say:
“My first DEF CON & training and it was amazing!”
“Exceeded expectations. High-quality content, organized course, well-delivered presentation by an experienced teacher.”
“Fantastic and fun experience. Every single person was nice and approachable.”
“Absolutely killer. Amazing instructors. Top tier after 20+ years of attending trainings.”
Don’t miss your chance to learn from our world-class trainers. Secure your spot today:
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Today’s #DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight is “Hacking Cryptography for Defenders” with Ruben Gonzalez and Aaron Kaiser on November 3 & 4.
This course will teach you how applied cryptography works, how it's commonly misused in the field and how this leads to exploitable bugs. By the end of the course you will be among a very select group of people who can identify, avoid and fix vulnerabilities in code that uses cryptography.
Find out more and register today: https://t.co/aU4xifiHkN
Explore the full list of offerings at https://t.co/G0F6GhpDdt
@AicsExpo@nscs_bh
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#DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight - Join us November 3-4 for “Wall of Sheep Hands-on Threat Hunting” with Brian Markus, Matt Tiner, Ian Foster, and Ernest Linchangco.
This 2-day course will introduce students to the art of threat hunting, focusing on the use of packet analysis to detect and respond to advanced threats. Students will learn how to analyze network traffic, identify file types and metadata, and apply detection techniques using AI.
Review the course outline to learn more and sign up today: https://t.co/SaWtOUdTzP
Explore the full list of offerings at https://t.co/G0F6Ghp5nV
@aics_expo @nscs_bh
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Scheduled for September 16 (9:15 am)
#DEFCONTraining Bahrain Spotlight - Join Giovanni Rattaro and Marco Giorgi on November 3 & 4 for “Digital Forensics Investigations with the Tsurugi Linux Team.”
As cyber threats grow in scale and complexity, the ability to rapidly detect, investigate, and respond to incidents is essential for security professionals. This two-day intensive training is designed to equip participants with the core skills of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), focusing primarily on Windows-based systems and leveraging the power of Tsurugi Linux and other available free tools.
Delivered through a fast-paced mix of theory, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, this course provides a deep dive into each phase of a forensic investigation—from evidence acquisition to analysis, timeline reconstruction, reporting, and response.
Take a look and sign up today: https://t.co/FSpgwhX3if
See the full list of courses for Bahrain here: https://t.co/G0F6GhpDdt
@AicsExpo@NCSC_BH
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DEF CON Bahrain Call For Demo Labs
November 5-6, 2025, in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) at Exhibition World Bahrain
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We have a deep lineup of courses for #DEFCONTraining at the @AicsExpo, covering topics including AI security, software supply chain, digital forensics, cryptography, telecom security and defense, incident response, and more.
Training is less than two months away! Explore our full course list and secure your spot today for the chance to be part of DEF CON’s inaugural event in the Middle East!
https://t.co/G0F6Ghp5nV
#DEFCON Founder Jeff Moss is in Bahrain promoting our participation in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) and Exhibition November 5-6, 2025. We'll be working with @NCSC_BH to bring a sampling of our villages, workshops and contests to the cutting-edge Exhibition World Bahrain facility and everyone attending AICS can take part in all of the DEF CON offerings for free.
Bonus: in an international first, we’ll also be offering exclusive DEF CON 2-day Training classes on November 3-4. Sharpen your skills with some hands-on, world-class instruction and maximize your DEF CON experience in Bahrain. More info about the trainings is available at https://t.co/G0F6GhpDdt.
We're excited to share the DEF CON experience with a brand new audience, so please save the dates. We'll have more information soon - watch https://t.co/aF0yjdOwn0 for updates!