Who attends Def Con?

Who attends Def Con?

In 2019, an estimated 30,000 people attended DEF CON 27.

Can kids go to DefCon?

(Note: “Parents must be with their children during any classroom or workroom sessions that they attend,” the group says.) …

Is DefCon 2020 Cancelled?

Annual Las Vegas hacker gathering DEF CON has officially called off its physical conference for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. In what was pretty much a foregone conclusion, the organizing team today said the in-person event would not be held in 2020. It had been slated to take place in August.

How much does Def Con cost?

The cost for a single DEF CON badge is $300.00 and is payable in cash only.

What means DefCon?

Defense Ready Condition
Defense Ready Condition (DEFCON) Levels are a way of identifying the current threat level faced by the Department of Defense and the United States military. These levels, on a scale from one to five, indicate the highest level of threat and readiness for it to the lowest level of preparedness required for peacetime.

Is DefCon 2021 Virtual?

DEF CON 29 sold out of virtual passes, so tuning in on Twitch and Discord are the best options for attending online this year. Hackers and security experts have virtual, in-person and hybrid options for attending Black Hat USA 2021 and DEF CON 29 this year.

What is Black Hat convention?

Black Hat Briefings (commonly referred to as Black Hat) is a computer security conference that provides security consulting, training, and briefings to hackers, corporations, and government agencies around the world. The conference takes place regularly in Las Vegas, Barcelona, London, Abu Dhabi.

Is there a DEFCON FAQ?

Yes, an unofficial one. It’s quite humorous, sometimes informative, and DEF CON takes no responsibility for its content. It can be found at http://defcon.stotan.org/faq/ What are the rules of DEF CON? Physical violence is prohibited. Harassment of any kind is prohibited. We don’t support illegal drug use.

What are the rules for minors at DEF CON?

Minors should be accompanied by their parent(s) or guardian(s). Please refrain from doing anything that might jeopardize the conference or attendees such as lighting your hair on fire or throwing lit road flares in elevators. DEF CON Goons are there to answer your questions and keep everything moving.

What is it like to go to DEF CON?

DEF CON is a unique experience for each con-goer. If you google around you’ll find dozens of write-ups that will give you an idea of what people have experienced at DEF CON. Trust write-ups more than media articles about the con. Some people play capture the flag 24×7, while many people never touch a computer at DEF CON.

Where does defdef con take place?

DEF CON is one of the oldest continuously running hacker conventions around, and also one of the largest. Originally started in 1993, it was a meant to be a party for member of “Platinum Net”, a Fido protocol based hacking network out of Canada. The short answer is a combination of places.