DEF CON 20 Contest & Event RFI

Posted 2.21.12

The DEF CON 20 Contest & Event Request for Information is live! If you already run or want to run a contest or event at DEF CON 20, it's where to find all of the info you need to get your contest or event on the map! Check it out at: https://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-20/dc-20-contest-rfi.html.

Book a Room at the Rio for DEF CON 20!

Posted 2.15.12

You can now book a room at the Rio for DEF CON 20 at our group rate! Do this one of two ways: Go to http://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations?propCode=RLV&groupCode=SRDEF12, or call the hotel directly at 888-746-6955 and reference group code SRDEF12.

The nightly rates are split up as follows:
7/22 through 7/26 is $104
7/27 and 7/28 is $118
Then 7/29 through 7/31 is again $104

Get on it soon! Space is limited!

The DEF CON 20 Call for Papers is Open!

Posted 2.14.12

It's time again, friends, for the DEF CON Call for Papers to Open! Read the CFP announcement and fill out the CFP form to have the chance to present your ninja research at DEF CON's 20th Anniversary!

DC20 CTF Announcement!

Posted 2.5.12

Exciting news regarding the Capture the Flag Competition at DEF CON 20! Check out the announcement here.

New Speaker's Corner!

Posted 1.20.12

Paul Renda discusses the elements of what could make a successful doomsday worm in this new Speaker's Corner entitled "A Prima On An Internet Doomsday Worm."

Welcome New DEF CON Groups!

Posted 1.19.12

A new batch of DEF CON Groups has entered the fold! Welcome! If you would like to find a DEF CON Group in your area, check out the DEF CON Groups Listing, and if there isn't one, maybe you should start one!

Domestic
DC435 - Logan, UT
DC804 - Richmond, VA
DC916 - Sacramento, CA

International
DC0141 - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
DC0230 - Ichalkaranji, India
DC11001000 Bogota, Colombia
DC110089 New Delhi, India
DC136118 - Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
DC141001 - Ludhiana, Punjab, India
DC4701 - Rockhampton, Australia
DC893 - Tokyo, Japan
DC91141 - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
DC91895 - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Merry Christmas from DEF CON!

Posted 12.25.11

It seems Santa has been in our servers, (I don't know how he does it, he must be 1337) and has left you a special gift! The Speaker & Slides video, as well as the the Audio from DEF CON 19 is now live and awaiting your downloading pleasure. You can find them on the DEF CON 19 Archive page, or on the following RSS Feeds:

https://www.defcon.org/podcast/defcon-19-video.rss
https://www.defcon.org/podcast/defcon-19-audio.rss

As 2011 winds down, we're working hard behind the scenes for a spectacular 20th anniversary of DEF CON in 2012! So keep your eyes on the DEF CON Facebook, Twitter, RSS Feed, or defcon.org for all the info as it happens! Enjoy!

Welcome New DEF CON Groups!

Posted 12.9.11

We'd like to welcome the following new groups to the DCG fold!

Domestic
DC317 - Indianapolis, IN
DC614 - Columbus, OH
DC765 - Lafayette, IN
DC909 - Pomona, CA

International
DC00497151 - Stuttgart, Germany
DC00977 - Lalitpur, India
DC02139 - Kiev, Ukraine
DC110006 - Delhi, India
DC15033 - Casale Monferrato, Italy
DC560001 - Bengaluru, India
DC636 - Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
DC700077 - Kolkata, Westbengal, India
DC880 - Dhaka, Bangladesh
DC91022 - Mumbai, India
DC91361 - Guwahati, India

You can find out more about DEF CON Groups on the DCG FAQ, or follow DCG happenings on Facebook!

Christmas Deal on DEF CON 19 DVD Sets From TSOK!

Posted 12.6.11

If you're looking for the perfect Hacker gift, you can purchase the full DVD sets from DEF CON 19 from The Source of Knowledge at discounted prices up through Christmas Eve!

Hacker Jeopardy, Hacker Pyramid and Closing Ceremonies Video!

Posted 11.4.11

Even though Halloween has come and gone, we have some tasty video treats for your viewing pleasure! Check out the videos from 10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid, Hacker Jeopardy, and the DEF CON 19 Closing Ceremonies, and you can enjoy or re-live some of the fun we had at DEF CON 19!

10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid and Hacker Jeopardy - Friday Night
10,000¢ Hacker Pyramid and Hacker Jeopardy - Saturday Night
DEF CON 19 Closing Ceremonies

DEF CON 19 Video is Live!

Posted 10.26.11

At long last, we would like to present the DEF CON 19 video presentations (slides w/ audio of the talk) for your viewing enjoyment! You can access them on the DEF CON 19 Archive page, or on the RSS Feed at https://www.defcon.org/podcast/defcon-19-slides.rss!

Welcome New DEF CON Groups!

Posted 10.10.11

A big welcome to the most recent additions to DEF CON Groups!

Domestic
402 - Omaha, NE
410 - Baltimore, MD
509.1 - Spokane, WA
702 - Las Vegas, NV
801 - Salt Lake City, UT
805 - Thousand Oaks, CA

International
003348 - Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Chaco, Argentina
0101 - Bogata, Columbia
0131 - Casale Monferrato, Italy
0497 - Kerala, India
303002 - Jaipur, India
6221 - Jakarta, Indonesia
9180 - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
91824 - Mangalore, Karnataka, India
941 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
9663 - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

To find the DEF CON Group in your area check out the DCG Listing Page. If there isn't one, you can start one! Check out the DCG Point of Contact FAQ for details.