Security Courses

DEFCONConference

How Extra Features In Contactless Payments Break Security, What We Can Do

Discover how additional features in contactless payment systems create security vulnerabilities and learn practical solutions to protect against these threats.

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

DEFCONConference

All Your Keyboards Are Belong to Us - Keyboard Attack Vectors and Security Vulnerabilities

Explore keyboard hacking techniques from keyloggers to Van Eck phreaking, RF attacks, and acoustic eavesdropping to capture plaintext before encryption in this live tutorial.

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

DEFCONConference

How Malicious Packages on npm Bypass Existing Security Tools

Uncover how threat actors exploit npm's 5 million packages to deliver malware and why traditional security tools like SCA, SAST, and EDR fail to detect these npm-based attacks.

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

DEFCONConference

Help! Linux in my Webcam! - Exploring Embedded Linux Security in Consumer Devices

Explore hidden Linux systems in webcams, uncovering supply chain vulnerabilities, firmware security flaws, and the surprising autonomy of seemingly simple devices.

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

DEFCONConference

How Not to IoT - Lessons in Security Failures

Uncover critical IoT security flaws through real-world examples of vulnerable devices, from WiFi credential leaks to pre-installed malware and command injection attacks.

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

DEFCONConference

No Brain No Gain - EEG-Based Authentication for IoT Security

Explore EEG-based authentication for IoT security, using brain signals as dynamic biometric identifiers to overcome traditional digital security limitations and deepfake vulnerabilities.

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

DEFCONConference

Mastering Apple Endpoint Security for Advanced macOS Malware Detection

Unlock advanced Apple Endpoint Security features for sophisticated macOS malware detection, covering caching behaviors, authorization deadlines, mute inversions, and TCC event monitoring.

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

DEFCONConference

Breaking Wi-Fi Easy Connect - A Security Analysis of DPP

Uncover critical security vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi Easy Connect protocol through comprehensive analysis revealing how usability enhancements can compromise network security.

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

DEFCONConference

Reconfigurable HSMs - Future Proofing Hardware Security

Explore reconfigurable HSMs built on FPGA technology that adapt to cryptographic changes without hardware replacement, overcoming traditional HSM rigidity limitations.

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

DEFCONConference

10 Years of IoT Village - Insights in the World of IoT Security

Explore 10 years of IoT security evolution with industry experts discussing lessons learned and current state of IoT security at DEF CON's IoT Village.

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

DEFCONConference

What Game Hackers Teach Us About Offensive Security and Red Teaming

Explore how game cheats and malware share stealthy techniques, examining cheat loaders and parallels between anti-cheat systems and enterprise EDR for red teaming insights.

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

DEFCONConference

Red Russians - How Russian APT Groups Follow Offensive Security Research

Discover how Russian APT groups rapidly adopt Red Team techniques, turning defensive tools into espionage weapons within weeks of disclosure.

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

DEFCONConference

Evolution of Drain Attacks - Interactive Workshop on Blockchain Security Exploits

Explore blockchain draining attacks from ERC-20 abuse to token spoofing across Ethereum, Solana, and TON with live demos, defense strategies, and wallet tracking challenges.

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

DEFCONConference

Shaking Out Shells with SSHamble - SSH Security Research and Assessment

Explore SSH security vulnerabilities and assessment techniques using the open-source SSHamble tool to identify state machine bugs, authentication bypasses, and RCE flaws.

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

DEFCONConference

Vulnerabilities to End Your Space Mission - Space Security Analysis and Exploits

Uncover critical vulnerabilities in space mission systems that could compromise spacecraft control and mission integrity through real-world exploit demonstrations.

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