This year’s sponsors

We’re still looking for sponsors to help run BSides Brisbane, head over to our sponsorship page for more information and a copy of our prospectus.

Platinum Tier

Quad Carbon is an Australian engineering and technology consultancy that delivers custom-engineered solutions across technology, engineering and operations. Working as a partner to its clients, the firm helps organisations lift operational performance, one quadrant at a time.

Its work spans strategy and planning, technology (including IT infrastructure, data management, monitoring and process control systems), operations, and engineering, research and development. Quad Carbon brings this expertise to industries where reliability and resilience matter, including telecommunications, infrastructure across ports and rail, natural resources, mining, oil and gas, capital markets, construction, and information technology.

As our Platinum sponsor, Quad Carbon is helping make BSides Brisbane possible and backing the local security community.

Diamond Tier

Gold Tier

The Queensland Government Cyber Security Unit (CSU) is the central body responsible for uplifting cyber security across Queensland’s public sector. The CSU sets whole-of-government cyber security policy and guidance, manages shared security services, and leads incident response coordination through the Cyber Defence Centre. The unit works across government agencies, statutory bodies, and local councils to build capability, strengthen governance, and develop the broader cyber security workforce. Guided by a vision of resilience through capability and connection, the CSU plays a lead role in securing the digital services that Queenslanders rely on.

Acumenis is an independent Australian cyber security consultancy, serving Brisbane and clients across Australia since 2017. The team delivers CREST-accredited penetration testing, ISO 27001 implementation and internal audit, Essential Eight assessments, and ISO 42001 consulting for organisations bringing AI under formal governance. Acumenis is proud to support BSides Brisbane and the local security community it’s part of.

Silver Tier

Sekuro is a cybersecurity and digital resilience provider, with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. They bring deep expertise across governance, risk and compliance, offensive security, cloud and platform engineering, and 24/7 managed security services. Trusted by organisations across enterprise, government, finance, and critical infrastructure, Sekuro works with clients to embed security into their digital transformation journey and build long-term organisational resilience.

Packaged IT is a Queensland-based managed IT and cyber security consultancy serving businesses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Founded in 2023, they offer managed IT services, cyber security, IT architecture, compliance, and virtual IT leadership, with security embedded within everything they provide by default. Packaged IT holds SMB1001 Gold Certification, and is final audit stages for ISO27001 and ISO27701, as part of an ongoing commitment to the highest security standards for their clients.

Packaged IT is a Silver Sponsor of BSides Brisbane, supported through our local Queensland business programme, recognising them as one of a small number of homegrown businesses we’re proud to elevate within the Queensland cyber security community.

TechnologyOne (ASX: TNE) is one of Australia’s largest enterprise SaaS companies, founded in Brisbane in 1987 and now serving customers across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and beyond. Their mission is to better the community, from its citizens to students, through the innovation and drive of their team.

As a Brisbane-grown company, TechnologyOne is proud to support BSides Brisbane and the local security community.

Signal 11 is an AI-augmented offensive cybersecurity consultancy specialising in expert-led penetration testing, hardware and IoT hacking, red team exercises, application security, and secure code review. They combine real-world attack simulation, vulnerability research, and AI-assisted workflows to help organisations uncover critical weaknesses, strengthen defences, and move beyond checkbox security.

Bronze Tier

The Internet Society (ISOC) is a global, community-driven nonprofit guided by the vision that the Internet is for everyone. Together with the Internet Society Foundation, ISOC provides technical and policy expertise, infrastructure, funding, and skills training, the building blocks of an accessible, reliable, and secure Internet. Rooted in the origins of the Internet, the Society works with members, chapters, and partners worldwide on connectivity, governance, privacy, and security so more people can benefit from an open, trusted network.

Additional Supporters

Electronic Badge

BLARGE is a specialist cyber security consultancy focused on Australian critical infrastructure and operational technology. Based in Australia, BLARGE works with organisations to cut through the complexity of cyber security, drawing on world-class methodologies and frameworks to help clients manage risk with confidence. Their team brings hands-on experience across cyber security risk management, architecture, and program advisory, helping organisations navigate challenges and build practical, effective security programs.

Venue

QUT (Queensland University of Technology) is a major public research university proudly based in Brisbane, with two inner-city campuses at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. Known as “a university for the real world,” QUT serves more than 50,000 students across disciplines spanning business, engineering, technology, health, law, and creative industries. With strong ties to industry and government, QUT is recognised for applied research and producing work-ready graduates equipped for a rapidly changing world.

Much Needed Coffee

Sekuro is a cybersecurity and digital resilience provider, with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. They bring deep expertise across governance, risk and compliance, offensive security, cloud and platform engineering, and 24/7 managed security services. Trusted by organisations across enterprise, government, finance, and critical infrastructure, Sekuro works with clients to embed security into their digital transformation journey and build long-term organisational resilience.

Prize Sponsors

Signal 11 is an AI-augmented offensive cybersecurity consultancy specialising in expert-led penetration testing, hardware and IoT hacking, red team exercises, application security, and secure code review. They combine real-world attack simulation, vulnerability research, and AI-assisted workflows to help organisations uncover critical weaknesses, strengthen defences, and move beyond checkbox security.