DEFCONConference Courses

Introduction to IPv6 - Understanding Modern Internet Protocols

Dive into the evolution of Internet protocols, from IPv4 to IPv6, understanding core networking concepts and security implications for modern infrastructure deployment.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Atomic Honeypot - A MySQL Honeypot That Drops Shells

Discover how a weaponized MySQL honeypot server exploits vulnerabilities to counter-attack malicious clients, featuring innovative use of CVE-2023-21980 and CVE-2024-21096 for defensive security research.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Measuring the Tor Network - Understanding Network Health and Security Analysis

Dive into the mechanics of Tor's network infrastructure, exploring metrics collection, attack mitigation, and community management strategies for maintaining this vital privacy ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ethical and Secure AI Vulnerability Disclosure - Challenges and Best Practices

Explore the complexities of AI vulnerability disclosure, examining ethical challenges, bias concerns, and security implications while learning practical approaches to responsible vulnerability management.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Regenerating Passwords from RoboForm's Password Generator - A Time-Based Attack

Delve into reverse engineering RoboForm's password generator vulnerability, exploring techniques to regenerate historical passwords and recover locked Bitcoin wallets through systematic analysis.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inside the FBI's Secret Encrypted Phone Company Anom - The Dark Wire Investigation

Uncover the fascinating story behind Anom, the FBI-run encrypted phone network that infiltrated criminal organizations, exploring technical details, operational challenges, and surveillance implications.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating Custom Electronic Conference Badges - A Guide to OpenTaxus Design

Learn to design and customize electronic conference badges using OpenTaxus - from hardware modifications in KiCAD to software changes in CircuitPython, plus cost management and production logistics.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Rise and Fall of Binary Exploitation - A Technical Analysis of Memory Safety and Exploit Mitigations

Explore the evolution of binary exploitation, memory safety challenges, and modern protection mechanisms in operating systems, focusing on Windows security mitigations and their effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Encrypted Newspaper Ads in The Times: The Collinson Arctic Expedition Communication System (1850-1855)

Uncover the fascinating story of encrypted 1850s newspaper ads used to communicate with an Arctic explorer, their eventual decryption, and the innovative worldwide communication system they represented.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Dual-Edged Sword of EV and Solar APIs in Grid Security

Explore critical vulnerabilities in EV charging and solar system APIs, examining potential cyber threats to power grid infrastructure and the urgent need for enhanced security measures.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MFT: Using NFTs as Attack Vectors for Command and Control

Explore how NFTs can be weaponized as attack vectors for C2 commands, featuring the mFT tool for creating malicious payloads and understanding blockchain-backed threats in cybersecurity.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Behind Enemy Lines: Going Undercover to Breach LockBit Ransomware Operations

Delve into a gripping firsthand account of infiltrating LockBit ransomware syndicate, uncovering operational tactics, leadership dynamics, and the successful unmasking of its notorious leader LockBitSupp.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bluetooth Blues: Unmasking CVE 2023-52709 - The TI BLE5-Stack Attack

Dive into the technical analysis of CVE 2023-52709, exploring Bluetooth stack vulnerabilities, their impact on automotive security, and essential mitigation strategies for RPA generation failures.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploiting Voice Cloning in Adversarial Simulation - Security Testing and Defense Strategies

Explore the security vulnerabilities of voice verification systems through deep learning voice cloning techniques, including practical demonstrations, risk assessment, and defensive countermeasures.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bridging Space and Medicine Through Holographic Teleportation

Explore how holographic teleportation revolutionizes space communication and medical practices, from remote surgeries to expert consultations across vast distances.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video