Pass-The-Salt 2022 Wrap-Up

Conferences are back! After Botconf in April, that’s Pass-The-Salt that is organized this week in Lille, France. After the two years break, the formula did not change: same location, free, presentations around security, and free software! And, most important, the same atmosphere. The first day started in the afternoon and

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Botconf Day 3 Wrap-Up

Here we go with day 3! In the morning, there are always fewer people due to the short night. The gala dinner is always a key activity during Botconf! The last day started with “Jumping the air-gap: 15 years of nation-state efforts” presented by Alexis Dorais-Joncas and Facundo Munoz. Does

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Botconf Day 2 Wrap-Up

The second day is already over. Here is my recap of the talks. The first one was “Identifying malware campaigns on a budget” by Max “Libra” Kersten and Rens Van Der Linden. The idea was to search for malicious activity without spending too much money. Read: “using as few resources

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Botconf Day 1 Wrap-Up

Incredible! Here is my first wrap-up for two years! Now that the COVID seems under control, it’s so good to be back at conferences and meet a lot of good friends. Like most of the events, Botconf was canceled, postponed, uncertain until the COVID situation was better and, finally, it

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In-Person Infosec Conferences Are Back

Yes! Infosec conferences are back with in-person events! If we were able to attend virtual events from our sofa during the last two years, it’s much more fun to meet people “IRL” and have good times! Let’s hope that the pandemic will remain behind us. I should restart publishing some

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List of presentations that were given both at Black Hat and DEF CON in the past 10 years [closed]

According to secuobs.com, Moxie Marlinspike, Dan Kaminski and Mike Zusman all presented talks at both Black Hat and DEF CON. However, I have not found more examples of talks that have been given at both Black and DEF CON. Are there more ta… Continue reading List of presentations that were given both at Black Hat and DEF CON in the past 10 years [closed]

Endpoint Management 1-Day Virtual Conference Now Available On Demand

Petri’s Endpoint Management 1-day virtual conference is now available to view on demand. At the end of last month, Petri hosted a full free day of learning, covering topics like how to manage devices using Microsoft Intune, how to deploy new hardware with Windows Autopilot, and managing security updates with Windows Update. The management of […] Continue reading Endpoint Management 1-Day Virtual Conference Now Available On Demand

Hackaday Links: September 12, 2021

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The last thing an astronaut or cosmonaut on the International Space Stations wants to hear from one of their crewmates is, “Do you smell plastic burning?” But that’s apparently what happened …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: September 12, 2021

A New Consultant’s 1st Con – Wild West Hackin Fest – Way West 2021

Last month, I found myself Googling: Is weed legal in Nevada?  This was the day after arriving in Reno for Wild West Hacking Fest – Way West 2021.  I kept noticing that the hotel smelled like it from the moment we arrived. I was attending one of the fi… Continue reading A New Consultant’s 1st Con – Wild West Hackin Fest – Way West 2021

Ask Chloé: Public Speaking Advice

Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard! Each week, Chloé provides advice to readers’ questions to help guide them as they navigate the technology industry. This week, Chloé addresses a reader’s desire to speak at conferences and o… Continue reading Ask Chloé: Public Speaking Advice