DEFCONConference Courses

How Basketball Officiating Shaped a Cybersecurity Career

Discover how basketball officiating skills translate to cybersecurity decision-making and teamwork in SOC environments.

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

Breaking Down Bias in the Cyber Stack

Discover how to identify and eliminate bias in security controls, hiring processes, and organizational cybersecurity frameworks for more inclusive practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How AI Is Revolutionizing Phishing Attacks and Defenses

Explore how AI transforms phishing attacks and defenses, covering advanced threat tactics and intelligent detection methods for cybersecurity professionals.

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

Petty Proteins - When Molecules Go Rogue and Why Cyberbiosecurity Matters

Explore how AI-designed proteins and biological misbehavior mirror cybersecurity threats, highlighting the need for diverse cyberbiosecurity defenders in this 41-minute talk.

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

Let's Lose the Shock - Mystery of Linux - A Pain Free Intro

Discover Linux fundamentals through Windows comparisons, demystifying key concepts and practical tips for a pain-free introduction to this powerful operating system.

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

The Truth, Whole Truth and Nothing but Truth of Cybersecurity

Uncover the cybersecurity industry's overpromises and vendor hype while learning to prioritize practical action over flashy tools in this unfiltered 57-minute talk.

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

Embedded System Design vs Traditional Software Design

Explore how embedded system design differs from traditional software development, covering bare-metal programming, communication protocols, and hardware debugging techniques.

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

Following Threat Actors Rhythm to Give Them More Blues - Domain Intelligence Analysis

Discover Domain Intelligence Analysis techniques using DNS artifacts to enhance threat detection and response before domains become public indicators of compromise.

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

Price of Progress - Ethical Cybersecurity in Tech Communities

Explore ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity and their impact on tech communities through real-world scenarios and moral frameworks.

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

The African Cybercrime Economy - Building Pathways Away from Crime Through Cyber Training

Explore African cybercrime tactics and discover how GoLegit Africa creates legitimate cyber career pathways to combat criminal activities in the region.

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

BIC Pick - DEF CON 33 Badge Walkthrough

Explore the Blacks in Cybersecurity Village badge from DEF CON 33, covering PCB design, embedded circuits, and SAO support in this developer-led technical walkthrough.

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

Open Source in Government

Explore government's relationship with open source software and its obligations to the OSS community in this DEF CON presentation.

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

From Pwn to Plan - Turning Physical Exploits Into Upgrades

Master the complete physical penetration testing lifecycle, from reconnaissance to actionable reporting, with real-world war stories and professional methodologies.

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

Ghost Calls - Abusing Web Conferencing for Covert Command and Control

Discover how to exploit web conferencing protocols for covert command & control, using TURNt tool to create high-bandwidth C2 channels that mimic legitimate Zoom traffic.

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

Redefining Purple Teaming for Maximum Impact

Discover how modern purple teaming transforms security through unified strategies, intelligence-driven collaboration, and realistic adversary emulation to improve defenses.

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