Bruce Potter To Keynote RVAsec 14!

February 19, 2025 rvasadmin

We are pleased to announce that Bruce Potter will be keynoting RVAsec 14!

Bruce Potter has been doing cybersecurity for 30 years, which makes him kind of old. Bruce is currently the CEO and founder of Turngate, a SaaS audit log analysis company. Prior to that Bruce served as CISO at several companies including Clear Street, Expel, and the KeyW Corporation.

Bruce is the founder of The Shmoo Group and assisted with running ShmooCon, a cybersecurity conference that ran for the last 20 years in Washington DC. Bruce has done DARPA research, led red teams, broken large networks (in good and bad ways), and even helped bring Internet service to remote parts of Alaska in the mid-90’s.

Tickets are on sale now for RVAsec 14!

Christofer Hoff To Keynote RVAsec 14!

February 14, 2025 rvasadmin

Announcement Keynote

We are pleased to announce that Christofer Hoff will be keynoting RVAsec 14!

Christofer Hoff joined LastPass as Chief Secure Technology Officer in 2022, bringing more than 29 years of experience in high-profile global roles in network, application and information security architecture, software development, engineering, operations, and management. Before joining LastPass, Christofer had multiple cyber security leadership roles at Bank of America. His previous roles include Chief Information Security Officer at Citadel, Vice President and Security CTO at Juniper Networks, and Director of Cloud & Virtualization Solutions at Cisco Systems, among other security-focused roles.

In addition to his professional leadership responsibilities, Chris takes an active role in engaging youth in the impact of technology, privacy and security on society and culture as founder of HacKid, an interactive STEAM conference for parents and kids from diverse backgrounds. Chris was a founding member of and technical advisor to the Cloud Security Alliance and serves as an advisor to numerous companies and organizations.

Tickets are on sale now for RVAsec 14!

RVAsec 14 Registration Now Open!

January 14, 2025 rvasadmin

Announcement

tickets

Tickets for RVAsec 2025 are now on sale!

Registration for the RVAsec 14 security conference, located in Richmond, Virginia, is only $275 (to start) for two full days of talks, meals, snacks, drinks, reception, after party, prizes, a capture the flag contest, t-shirt & swag!

Once we sell out there will be no more tickets available and we do not have tickets for purchase at the door onsite.

Conference ticket prices and deadlines:**

$275 special price for the first 100 tickets!
$375 regular price until 3/31
$475 late registration until 5/26
$575 super late registration until 6/2 or until tickets sell out

We also again have the RVAsec Marriott Hotel Package available until 5/10! The conference + Marriott hotel package is $650 and includes:

Two night’s stay at the Richmond Marriott Downtown (6/2 and 6/3), including taxes+fees (card needed at check-in for incidentals)
RVAsec conference admission
Custom Hack.RVA Electronic badge (the only way to guarantee one of the limited electronic badges)
T-Shirt
Bag
Meals & snacks
Events

** If you are unable to attend due to the price, please contact us to discuss as we have stipends available for students, and we have a volunteer opportunities that provide a great way to get in for free!

Once again there will be no tickets sold at the door–and RVAsec has sold out every year–don’t wait! We are unable to provide refunds due to processing fees. You can, however, easily transfer your ticket to another person.

Register now!

RVAsec 14 CFP is now open!

December 16, 2024 rvasadmin

Announcement CFP

The call for papers for RVAsec 14 is now open!

Click here to submit a talk to the CFP now!

Conference: June 3-4th, 2025

Location: Richmond, VA

CFP Submission Deadline: March 23rd, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern

RVAsec is a Richmond, VA based security convention that brings top industry speakers to the midatlantic region. Last year, RVAsec attracted over 850 security professionals from across the country. For 2025, the conference is a two day and three track format, with a mixed focus on technical, management/business and 101 presentations.

Information:

Conference location: Richmond, VA
Dates: June 3-4, 2025
All talks must be 50 minutes in length
Presenters will need to select Technical, Business/Management, or 101 tracks.
While we welcome foreign speakers, we are unable provide sponsorship for entry to the U.S.

We try to treat our speakers well with a special VIP event, gifts, and travel assistance (if possible). Join us at RVAsec and enjoy the perks!

For more information and requirements, or to submit, please visit:

https://forms.gle/fe85Ye4Trw34X72t6

RVAsec 14 – June 3-4, 2025

November 1, 2024 rvasadmin

Announcement Conference

RVAsec 14 will be held on June 3-4, 2025.

Block your schedules now as this will be the conference to attend!

Location:
Downtown Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23219

Ticket sales and the CFP should both open in a couple weeks.

Sponsorships are already underway, if you are interested please contact us.

If you haven’t been able to attend RVAsec in the past, check out what to expect on our YouTube channel.

RVAsec 13: Best Year Ever!

July 29, 2024 rvasadmin

Conference

It has become cliche for people to say, “the most recent event was the best ever,” and in the case of RVAsec 13, it was undeniably true. This year’s conference was nothing short of phenomenal, thanks to a combination of a fantastic new location, top-notch speakers, dedicated volunteers, and incredible attendees.

New Location, New Heights

Switching to a new location often brings its own set of challenges, but this year’s larger space proved to be a massive advantage. The venue allowed us to accommodate more attendees comfortably and facilitated smoother operations throughout the event.

Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes

Our volunteers were absolutely on point this year, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes made a significant difference in the overall experience for everyone involved.

Exceptional Speakers and Content

The speakers at RVAsec 13 were nothing short of extraordinary. Their expertise and engaging presentations provided invaluable insights and sparked meaningful discussions among attendees. The content this year truly set a new standard for quality and relevance.

Gratitude to Our Sponsors

A special thanks to our sponsors for their continued support. This year was particularly challenging, with sponsors and attendees waiting until the last minute to commit. Despite this, their support was instrumental in making RVAsec 13 a success.

Looking Ahead

We have already started planning for next year, aiming to make it even bigger and better. To our vendors, we ask for your continued support of RVAsec and the community. To potential speakers, now is the time to start thinking about your talks for next year. And to our attendees, for the love of all things cyber, please buy your tickets early!

Our Ambitious Goal

Our goal for next year is to reach 1,000 attendees. With your help and support, we believe this is entirely achievable. If you weren’t able to make it this year, don’t worry—all videos from the event are now live on our YouTube channel.

Thank You!

Thank you all for your continued support and for making RVAsec 13 an event to remember.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Jake and Chris

RVAsec 13 Layout at Downtown Richmond Marriott

June 3, 2024 rvasadmin

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RVAsec 13 will be at the Downtown Richmond Marriott June 4-5, 2024.

Check-in at the conference will begin upstairs (bring your EventBrite QR code for the fastest check in!) and then you will proceed downstairs to get your bag, shirt, and badge

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Please see the included map for details on where the talks and other events will take place.

Upstaris

Keynotes: Grand Ballroom
Technical Track: Grand Ballroom F/G (Left)
Business Track: Grand Ballroom D/E (Right)
Registration

Downstairs

101 Track: Madison/Jefferson/Monroe
Sponsors: Capital Ballroom
Capture the Flag: Capital Ballroom
Lock Picking: Shenandoah Room
Hack.RVA: Dominion Room
Swag & Info Desk

RVAsec 13 “Passport for Prizes” Contest

June 3, 2024 rvasadmin

Event

We are once again having the Passport for Prizes event at RVAsec! This event gives you the opportunity to win some awesome prizes from our participating sponsors.

Visit 15 sponsor’s tables and get their initials or signature in the corresponding box. When completed, return your entry to registration for a chance to win.

Note: Your business information must be complete to be eligible*, and you must be present at the reception on Wednesday to win.

- RVAsec “Mystery Bags” (2)
- Arctic Wolf – Flipper Zero
- Assura – Gravastar Supernova Bluetooth Speaker
- Axonius – Yeti Carryall Bag
- Blue Bastion – Challenge Vault
- Check Point Software – Sony Noise Canceling Headphones
- Cloudflare – Nike Dunk Low
- Corelight – Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker
- Cyberhaven – Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
- ePlus – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Gem Security – A great prize
- Grip Security – Vankyo Portable Wifi Projector
- GuidePoint Security – $150 Flagstop Car Wash Gift Card
- InterVision – Blink Outdoor Bundle
- James Madison University – BOSE Companion 2 Speakers
- Red Canary – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Rotas Security – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Rubrik – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- SAIC – Backpack Cooler
- SentinelOne – JBL Black Flip 5 Speaker
- Simeio Solutions – $150 Visa Gift Card
- Trend Micro – Courant Catch 3 Charger
- Veriti – Apple AirPods
- WIZ – Theragun Mini
- Qohash – Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones

* Note: Contact information will be shared with Passport sponsors.

RVAsec 2013 Proof of Attendance

May 31, 2024 rvasadmin