The Cyber Con That Feels Like Coming Home
Simply Cyber Con 2026 brings the cybersecurity community together for two days of practitioner-led content, technical discussions, career development, and networking.
The third annual Simply Cyber Con takes place on November 8–9, 2026, at Tides Folly Beach in Folly Beach, South Carolina, with a virtual participation option for attendees joining from anywhere in the world.
Built by cybersecurity professionals for cybersecurity professionals, the conference focuses on authentic experiences, practical knowledge, and meaningful connections across the cybersecurity community.
What to Expect
Simply Cyber Con is designed around the real-world experiences of cybersecurity practitioners, leaders, and emerging professionals.
Attendees can expect:
- Practitioner-led cybersecurity sessions
- Technical cybersecurity content
- Career development and professional growth
- Insights from cybersecurity leaders and industry veterans
- Perspectives from first-time speakers and rising professionals
- Practical tools, techniques, and lessons learned
- Community networking and collaboration
- Two dedicated conference tracks
- In-person and virtual participation options
Two Conference Tracks
The conference features two tracks designed to provide a balance between technical development and career advancement.
Technical Track
The technical content focuses on sharpening practical cybersecurity skills and exploring tools, techniques, experiences, and lessons from professionals working in the field.
Career Track
Career-focused sessions address professional development, career progression, and the challenges and opportunities facing cybersecurity professionals at different stages of their careers.
Together, the tracks are designed to help attendees strengthen both their technical capabilities and their long-term cybersecurity careers.
Practitioner-Focused Community
Simply Cyber Con is built around the idea of creating a cybersecurity conference where genuine conversations happen.
Rather than focusing primarily on vendor presentations, the event brings together practitioners, leaders, and rising voices to share their experiences, tools, and hard-won knowledge.
The event also supports the wider #TeamSC community, encouraging cybersecurity professionals to connect, learn from one another, and support each other's success.
Event Highlights
- Two days of cybersecurity content
- Two conference tracks
- Practitioner-led sessions
- Technical and career-focused programming
- Industry veterans and emerging speakers
- In-person networking
- Virtual participation
- Community-focused environment
- Breakfast and lunch included with the ticket
- Dedicated conference venue at Tides Folly Beach
Who Should Attend?
Simply Cyber Con 2026 is relevant for:
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Security analysts
- Security engineers
- SOC professionals
- Cybersecurity leaders
- Security practitioners
- IT and security professionals
- Cybersecurity students and newcomers
- Professionals looking to transition into cybersecurity
- Technology professionals interested in security
- Cybersecurity managers and decision-makers
The event is particularly suitable for professionals looking for practical cybersecurity knowledge combined with career-focused guidance and community networking.
Venue
Simply Cyber Con 2026 takes place at Tides Folly Beach in Folly Beach, South Carolina.
The venue is located approximately 20 miles from Charleston International Airport (CHS), providing convenient access for attendees traveling to the Charleston area.
Event Details
Date: November 8–9, 2026
Venue: Tides Folly Beach
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA
Format: In-person + virtual
Duration: 2 days
Edition: 3rd annual
Tickets
General admission tickets are listed at $50, while the early-bird price was $40 through July 31, 2026.
Breakfast and lunch are included with the conference ticket.
Why It Matters
Cybersecurity professionals need more than vendor demonstrations and high-level industry discussions. Practical knowledge, real-world experiences, technical skills, and professional networks play an important role in building resilient security teams and advancing cybersecurity careers.
Simply Cyber Con focuses on these areas by creating a practitioner-oriented environment where cybersecurity professionals can learn from each other, strengthen their technical skills, and build meaningful connections within the community.
Registration
Registration, event information, accommodation details, and updates about speakers and sessions are available through the official Simply Cyber Con website.
Official Event Website: https://simplycybercon.org/
Registration: Available through the official event website.
