Tag: Defcon

Posted in Informational, Using

Learning Gamified:

Posted on by Steph

Pwnagotchi

So, while at Black Hat and DefCon people were messing around with the Flipper Zero and I was like that’s kinda awesome. It got me thinking about other gamiefied ways to tinker and learn. Enter Pwnagotchi:

I got one (the pi scarcity is real) and have been fooling around with it. Toss it in a cargo pocket when I go out to let the lil guy learn.

The device essentially learns from wifi handshakes. The more environments it’s in, the more it’s learning. I like the novelty and with the pi zero the small size.

I’m still messing around with it, honestly, but the above video and the below link should help anyone interested:

https://pwnagotchi.ai/intro/

Posted in Cons

Black Hat and DefCon 2022:

Posted on by Steph

The Aftermath

The Swag

So, this was my first time at Black Hat, first time at DefCon, first time in Vegas and it was so much. So much to see and do. It was a tadbit overwhelming, it took 2 weeks after to adjust back to life.

First I will say that both events were everything people say they are. There’s so much to see and do. I learned a bit about soldering, picked my first lock, and got to meet a good deal of cool people. I found an Illuminati Coin and got to play around with badges and fell down the badge mystery rabbit hole.

I would highly suggest going at least for everyone in cybersecurity.

I saw a few great talks (will watch more on youtube) and grabbed a ton of swag and I really can’t wait to do it all again next year.

DefCon30 Album

Posted in Cons, Goals

Rev up to Black Hat/Defcon

Posted on by Steph

It’s been a fantastic week.  I’ve started a new position and I’m amped for the work. It’s been a long time since I was genuinely excited about working.  I think good things are in store.

Also we’re counting down the days to my first Black Hat and Defcon.  They say every Infosec person has to go at least once, and this is my time. Even got a village presentation that everyone is excited about which makes me nervous and excited as well.

Even if you’re not around hopefully people will catch the stream of the talks.