DEFCONConference Courses

Fine-Grained Authorization with Relationship Based Access Control

Explore fine-grained authorization through relationship-based access control (ReBAC), offering practical solutions for complex permission scenarios beyond traditional role-based systems.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cybersecurity Education: Making the Case for K-12 Privacy and Security Curriculum

Explore how to integrate essential cybersecurity and data privacy education into K-12 curricula, addressing the critical need for early digital safety awareness and institutional protection measures.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Disenshittify or Die - How Hackers Can Seize the Means of Computation

Explore how corporate control and lack of regulation transformed the internet, and discover actionable strategies for reclaiming digital freedom and building a better online future.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Engineering and Security Awareness in Virtual Reality

Dive into a thought-provoking keynote address from renowned security expert Jayson Street at DEF CON 31's DCGVR Village, exploring cutting-edge cybersecurity insights and industry perspectives.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Taking Down Applications with Logic - DEF CON 31

Dive into advanced application security techniques and learn how logical vulnerabilities can be exploited to compromise web applications, demonstrated through real-world examples.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Curse of the Ncurses

Dive into the intricacies of Ncurses programming and its challenges through an engaging exploration of common pitfalls, solutions, and advanced implementation techniques.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bootsquad: Introduction to Secure Boot Exploitation and Defense

Dive into the world of cybersecurity and virtual reality as Joe Mast presents Bootsquad, exploring innovative security concepts and challenges in the DCGVR Village at DEF CON 31.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

VR Workspaces - Creating Virtual Reality Development Environments

Explore the innovative world of VR workspaces and their applications in cybersecurity through insights from the DCGVR Village at DEF CON 31.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gender Inclusive Health Information System

Explore the development of inclusive healthcare information systems that accommodate diverse gender identities, focusing on data architecture and patient-centered design approaches.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hey Crypto Bro - Understanding Cryptocurrency Security and Risks

Dive into the world of cryptocurrency and cybersecurity through an engaging DEF CON 31 presentation exploring critical insights and emerging threats in the crypto landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ghost On The Wire

Explore cutting-edge virtual reality security concepts and challenges through expert insights from DEF CON 31's DCGVR Village presentation on digital vulnerabilities.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is a GRC Hacker - Understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance Security

Discover the role and mindset of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) hackers in cybersecurity through expert insights and practical perspectives from DEF CON 31.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Breaking BMC: The Forgotten Key to the Kingdom - Security Vulnerabilities in Baseboard Management Controllers

Dive into the security vulnerabilities of Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC), exploring exploit chains and firmware implants in NVIDIA hardware with AMI MegaRAC BMC implementation.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Contextualizing The Vulkan Leaks and State-Sponsored Offensive Operations

Explore the implications of the Vulkan files leak, examining Russian cyber capabilities and their connection to global state-sponsored network warfare programs and automated exploitation systems.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Vulnerabilities in Global Transportation Payment Systems - Security Risks and Exploits

Uncover critical security vulnerabilities in public transportation payment systems, focusing on Moovit's API weaknesses, unauthorized access risks, and solutions for protecting user data and preventing payment fraud.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video