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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: New Talk at BSides Luxembourg 2026 “𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗦 (𝗡𝗢𝗧) 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝗧” – 𝗫𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦 @xme Talk (40 minutes) Challenge your perspective in this 40-minute talk exploring how cognitive biases impact investigations across threat intelligence, forensics, and malware analysis. This session highlights how even experienced practitioners can miss critical details by relying too heavily on привычные processes, tools, and assumptions—and how refining observation and awareness can significantly improve outcomes. Blending practical insights with real-world examples, the talk uncovers common mistakes seen in malware analysis and broader security workflows. While not deeply technical, it offers valuable lessons for all infosec professionals looking to sharpen their analytical mindset and avoid costly blind spots. Xavier Mertens @xme is a freelance security consultant and founder of Xameco, with over 20 years of experience in information security. A specialist in blue team operations, he is also a Senior Handler at the SANS Internet Storm Center, a certified SANS instructor, and co-organizer of the BruCON security conference. 📅 Conference Dates: 6–8 May 2026 | 09:00–18:00 🎟️ Tickets: https://2026.bsides.lu/tickets/ 📅 Schedule: https://pretalx.com/bsidesluxembourg-2026/schedule/ 📲 Want to navigate the event easily? Check out the full schedule on Hacker Tracker: https://hackertracker.app/schedule?conf=BSIDESLUX2026 #BSidesLuxembourg2026 #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #MalwareAnalysis #BlueTeam #Infosec