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At Red Canary, tracking security conferences with open Calls for Papers (CFPs) helps experts share knowledge. While platforms like WikiCFP and CFP Time exist, we’ve curated a simplified list focused on US-based events. Missing an event? Let us know!
You Should Know:
Below are key commands and tools to enhance your cybersecurity research and submissions:
1. Automating CFP Tracking
Use Python to scrape CFP deadlines:
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
url = "https://www.wikicfp.com/cfp/"
response = requests.get(url)
soup = BeautifulSoup(response.text, 'html.parser')
for entry in soup.select('.contsec table tr'):
print(entry.get_text())
2. Securing Submissions
Encrypt research files before submission:
gpg --encrypt --recipient '[email protected]' research_paper.pdf
3. Monitoring Conference Websites
Check for updates using curl and cron:
curl -I "https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/cfp.html"
Add to cron for daily checks:
0 12 /usr/bin/curl -I "https://www.defcon.org/cfp" >> /var/log/cfp_check.log
4. Metadata Removal
Clean documents with exiftool:
exiftool -all= research_paper.docx
5. VPN for Secure Uploads
Use OpenVPN for secure submissions:
sudo openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/conference.ovpn
Prediction:
AI-driven CFP aggregation tools will soon automate deadline tracking and submission optimization.
What Undercode Say:
- Always verify CFP URLs to avoid phishing.
- Use Tor (
torify curl <URL>) for anonymous browsing. - Store backups with rsync:
rsync -avz ./research_paper/ user@remote:/backups/
- Check file integrity with SHA256:
sha256sum research_paper.pdf
- Monitor network traffic during submissions:
tcpdump -i eth0 -w submission.pcap
Expected Output:
A streamlined CFP tracking system with secure, automated processes for cybersecurity researchers.
Relevant URLs:
References:
Reported By: Shelleyamoore Here – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
