About

Security BSides Jacksonville (a.k.a. BSides JAX) is an organization that focuses on the information security community and industry in North East Florida. It’s primary mission is to facilitate education and collaboration amongst security practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about information security and privacy.

This year is co-sponsored by Osprey Sec, UNF’s Information Security Club

Sponsorship Opportunity: BSides JAX is organized by volunteers and relies on funding from industry sponsors. 2024 Sponsor Kit

Community Support: We will be announcing more ways to get involved over the course of 2024; however, if you are looking to make an immediate impact we also accept individual donations.

Previous BSides JAX Events

Year	Event Summary
2014	Introduction of B-Sides Jax with over 100 attendees.
2015	Second annual B-Sides Jax with over 160 attendees.
2016	Third annual B-Sides Jax, over 200 attendees and participants.
2017	Fourth annual B-Sides Jax, venue moved to Everbank Field (now TIAA Bank Field).
2018	Fifth annual B-Sides Jax, held at TIAA Bank Field.
2019	Sixth annual B-Sides Jax, held at TIAA Bank Field.
2020 2022	Events not held due to COVID19 health concerns.
2023	Seventh B-Sides Jax, venue moved to UNF’s Adam W. Herbert University Center
2024	Eighth B-Sides Jax, UNF’s Adam W. Herbert University Center

What is Security BSides?

Each BSides is a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants. It is where conversations for the next-big-thing are happening.

Since its inception in 2009, thousands of people have attended and written about their experience at BSides events.