Example Mentor Submission:

Proposal Title: Proving Ground Mentor

Session type: Proving Ground Mentor Application

Track: Proving Ground

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Description: (Please use this section for your mentor bio. You can copy your speaker bio if you like):

As a seasoned public speaker and public speaking coach, I’m qualified to assist the next round of speakers in preparing for B-Sides Las Vegas’ Proving Ground. I have extensive experience in helping speakers develop their presentations, and a proven track record of ensuring that potentially controversial talks are delivered in a content-filled manner without unnecessary offense. I previously served as a mentor for the SANS Women’s Cyber Talent Immersion Academy, helping students to learn about security and improve their presentation skills.

I’m passionate about helping others to effectively communicate and share their knowledge. I have a strong interest in teaching and have received positive feedback for the engaging and enjoyable nature of my presentations. I’m eager to serve as a mentor again for Proving Ground, and hope to share my passion for speaking and my knowledge of presentation techniques with someone breaking into the information security industry. I’m happy to work with anyone and I’m looking forward to learning something new in the process.

Outline & Notes: (Mentors, please use this section for your speaking history/experience):

• “Phishing 101: Understanding the Threat Landscape” - BSidesLV 2011
• “Phishing Attack Simulation: Assessing Your Organization’s Defenses” - BSides San Francisco 2012
• “Human Hacking: The Weakest Link in Information Security” - DEFCON 21
• “Phishing in the Cloud: Understanding and Defending Against New Threats” - RSA Conference 2016
• “Social Engineering in Cyber Espionage: State-Sponsored Attacks” - Black Hat Asia 2016
• “Phishing in the Digital Age: How to Protect Your Organization” - Infosecurity Europe 2017
• “Social Engineering for IT Security Professionals: Best Practices and Case Studies” - RSA Conference 2018
• “Phishing in the Financial Services Industry: A Growing Threat” - Infosecurity Europe 2018
• “Social Engineering for Cybersecurity Researchers: Advanced Techniques and Tools” - Black Hat Europe 2019
• “Social Engineering in the Remote Work Era: Addressing the Risks” - BSidesLV 2021
• “Phishing in the Post-Pandemic World: New Threats and Vulnerabilities” - ShmooCon 2023

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Mentors: please make sure you also fill out all the bio, t-shirt size, etc. fields in your BSides LV speaker profile!