BSides Chisinau 2025
Location: CYBERCOR, Technical University of Moldova
October 31, 2025

BSides Chisinau is the first BSides event in Moldova a full-day conference bringing together cybersecurity professionals, students and leaders for talks, workshops and community networking.
We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive and harassment-free environment for all participants.

Agenda

08:30 - 09:00

Registration & Coffee

Break
09:00 - 09:10

Opening Remarks

Special Event
09:10 - 09:20

Workshop Preview: Advanced analytics (SIEM/SOAR)

Speaker:
Nicolae Galusca, Fortinet
09:20 - 10:00

Congratulations, You're Still Insecure! Why we fail despite billions invested

Speaker:
Stephan Berger, Head of Investigations at the InfoGuard AG
10:00 - 10:45

The TikTok Landscape in Moldova

Speaker:
Vitalie Eșanu, Founder & CTO, Privesc.Eu
10:45 - 11:30

Supply Chain Risk Management. Keys to consider

Speaker:
Alexey Shulenkov, Head of CyberSec Division, DAAC Digital
11:30 - 12:15

Kubernetes Security and Cloud-Native Applications

Speaker:
Artur Reaboi, Chief Enterprise Architect at the e-Governance Agency of Moldova
12:15 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Break
13:30 - 14:15

Fake Jobs, Real Malware. Uncovering How Cybercriminals are Exploiting the Employment Market

Speaker:
Ionuț Baltariu, Technical Lead and blog author in the Core Threat Protection & Intelligence team at Bitdefender
14:15 - 15:00

Tradecraft Series: AI vs AI, The New Battleground in Cybersecurity

Speaker:
Cătălina Iosub, Regional Sales Engineer at Crowdstrike
15:00 - 15:45

Decrypting Failure: A Case Study of a Preventable Ransomware Attack

Speaker:
Mihai Tutulan, Senior Cyber Security Consultant
15:45 - 16:30

Signals in the Noise. Leveraging AI to Hunt and Analyze Malware

Speaker:
Alexandru-Bogdan Miron, Member of DefCon Group Cluj & Romania's National AI Committee
16:30 - 17:15

Offensive Security against SCADA/OT Systems

Speaker:
Cristian Cornea, Founder Zerotak Security, Cyber Security Training Centre of Excellence & BSides Transylvania
17:15 - 18:30

Networking Buffet at Cybercor Hall

Networking

Meet Our Speakers

Stephan Berger
Stephan Berger

Head of Investigations at the InfoGuard AG

Cristian Cornea
Cristian Cornea

Founder Zerotak Security, Cyber Security Training Centre of Excellence & BSides Transylvania

Vitalie Esanu
Vitalie Eșanu

Founder & CTO, Privesc.Eu

Artur Reaboi
Artur Reaboi

Chief Enterprise Architect at the
e-Governance Agency of Moldova

Cătălina Iosub
Cătălina Iosub

Regional Sales Engineer at Crowdstrike

Alexandru-Bogdan Miron
Alexandru-Bogdan Miron

Member of DefCon Group Cluj & Romania’s National AI Committee

Ionuț Baltariu
Ionuț Baltariu

Technical Lead and blog author in the Core Threat Protection & Intelligence team at Bitdefender

Mihai Tutulan
Mihai Tutulan

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Alexey Shulenkov
Alexey Shulenkov

Head of CyberSec Division, DAAC Digital

Building Moldova's cybersecurity Future together

Know Us Better

Event Overview

BSides Chisinau is a community-driven cybersecurity conference designed to foster open dialogue, innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to strengthen Moldova's cyber capabilities through knowledge sharing, practical sessions and talent development.

BSides Network

Security BSides is a global movement of independent, non-commercial security conferences. Each event is created by local volunteers and emphasizes community, curiosity and accessibility.

Our Partners

FAQ - BSides Chisinau 2025

1. What is BSides and how is it different?

BSides is a global series of community-driven cybersecurity events. Unlike commercial conferences, it's non-profit, meaning all proceeds are reinvested into organizing the event. It's volunteer-led and focused on open knowledge-sharing and inclusion. BSides Chisinau is Moldova's first edition, connecting local talent with global expertise.

2. How can I purchase tickets for BSides Chisinau 2025?

Tickets can be booked through our official ticketing platform. We offer several access options tailored to different preferences, including Standard and Gold packages.

3. Do I need cybersecurity experience to attend?

Not at all. BSides Chisinau is open to everyone — students, early-career professionals, researchers, policymakers and experienced professionals. Whether you're just beginning your cybersecurity journey or you're a seasoned expert, you'll find valuable content and a welcoming community tailored to your level.

4. Should I bring a laptop to the event?

Bringing a laptop is recommended, especially if you want to participate in the hands-on workshops or take notes during sessions. Wi-Fi and power access will be available throughout the venue.

5. What can I expect from the BSides Chisinau experience?

Expect a full day of high-quality technical talks, live demos, hands-on learning, networking sessions and opportunities to engage directly with professionals from Moldova and beyond, all in a friendly and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.

6. Is BSides Chisinau the right event for me?

If you are interested in cybersecurity, work in technology, education, public policy or critical infrastructure, or if you simply want to better understand today's digital challenges, then this event is for you. It is designed by the community, with a strong focus on openness, inclusion and real-world impact.

7. Will I be able to meet the speakers?

Definitely. BSides encourages open dialogue. Speakers will be available before and after their sessions, during breaks and at the networking reception. The event is designed to remove barriers between participants and experts.

8. When and where will BSides Chisinau 2025 take place?

The inaugural edition of BSides Chisinau will be held on October 31, 2025, at National Institute of Innovations in Cybersecurity "Cybercor", within the Technical University of Moldova, Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 168, Chișinău.

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