Policy @ DEF CON
@defconpolicy.bsky.social
We hear that the KEY to getting access in the Policy CTF is knowing the secret knock pattern.
August 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We hear that the KEY to getting access in the Policy CTF is knowing the secret knock pattern.
Policy Mixer tonight! From 17:30-21:30 in Room 234 at @defcon.bsky.social -- your last chance to chat up our goons, policymakers, staff, and speakers! It's a party! #PolicyAtDC33
August 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Policy Mixer tonight! From 17:30-21:30 in Room 234 at @defcon.bsky.social -- your last chance to chat up our goons, policymakers, staff, and speakers! It's a party! #PolicyAtDC33
With federal support fading, states and hackers are stepping up to protect schools. Learn how grassroots cyber defense models are reshaping K–12 security.
Come see Hacking Back to School: How States, Hackers, & Civil Society can Support K-12 Cybersecurity in W234 at 4:30 TODAY #PolicyAtDC33
Come see Hacking Back to School: How States, Hackers, & Civil Society can Support K-12 Cybersecurity in W234 at 4:30 TODAY #PolicyAtDC33
August 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
With federal support fading, states and hackers are stepping up to protect schools. Learn how grassroots cyber defense models are reshaping K–12 security.
Come see Hacking Back to School: How States, Hackers, & Civil Society can Support K-12 Cybersecurity in W234 at 4:30 TODAY #PolicyAtDC33
Come see Hacking Back to School: How States, Hackers, & Civil Society can Support K-12 Cybersecurity in W234 at 4:30 TODAY #PolicyAtDC33
SURPRISE SESSION -- @defcon.bsky.social's Franklin Project wants YOUR feedback on new and emerging threats to critical infrastructure that should be in the national and international policy conversation!
2:30 P.M. in Policy Department - W234! (Second floor, bottom right corner of the "A")
2:30 P.M. in Policy Department - W234! (Second floor, bottom right corner of the "A")
August 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
SURPRISE SESSION -- @defcon.bsky.social's Franklin Project wants YOUR feedback on new and emerging threats to critical infrastructure that should be in the national and international policy conversation!
2:30 P.M. in Policy Department - W234! (Second floor, bottom right corner of the "A")
2:30 P.M. in Policy Department - W234! (Second floor, bottom right corner of the "A")
Our #PolicyAtDC33 #CTF puzzle is in full swing! You can kick-off your search by visiting us in W234 and letting a policy staffer know you want to play. Stuck? Ask for /help! Check the leaderboard: dc33.badgey.app/leaderboard
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Our #PolicyAtDC33 #CTF puzzle is in full swing! You can kick-off your search by visiting us in W234 and letting a policy staffer know you want to play. Stuck? Ask for /help! Check the leaderboard: dc33.badgey.app/leaderboard
Disclosure Encounters of a New Kind: Building the CVE Program of the Future
Vulnerability disclosure is evolving. Explore how AI, labeling, and policy innovation are reshaping the CVE landscape—and what it means for defenders and researchers alike.
Come see us W234 at 12:30!!!! #PolicyAtDC33
Vulnerability disclosure is evolving. Explore how AI, labeling, and policy innovation are reshaping the CVE landscape—and what it means for defenders and researchers alike.
Come see us W234 at 12:30!!!! #PolicyAtDC33
August 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Disclosure Encounters of a New Kind: Building the CVE Program of the Future
Vulnerability disclosure is evolving. Explore how AI, labeling, and policy innovation are reshaping the CVE landscape—and what it means for defenders and researchers alike.
Come see us W234 at 12:30!!!! #PolicyAtDC33
Vulnerability disclosure is evolving. Explore how AI, labeling, and policy innovation are reshaping the CVE landscape—and what it means for defenders and researchers alike.
Come see us W234 at 12:30!!!! #PolicyAtDC33
Right to Repair: What’s the latest?!
From tractors to phones, the fight for repair rights is heating up. Hear from experts on the latest legal, policy, and tech battles shaping the future of ownership and access.
Come see us W234 #PolicyAtDC33
From tractors to phones, the fight for repair rights is heating up. Hear from experts on the latest legal, policy, and tech battles shaping the future of ownership and access.
Come see us W234 #PolicyAtDC33
August 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Right to Repair: What’s the latest?!
From tractors to phones, the fight for repair rights is heating up. Hear from experts on the latest legal, policy, and tech battles shaping the future of ownership and access.
Come see us W234 #PolicyAtDC33
From tractors to phones, the fight for repair rights is heating up. Hear from experts on the latest legal, policy, and tech battles shaping the future of ownership and access.
Come see us W234 #PolicyAtDC33
Our #CTF is in full swing! Have you found the key to success? You might want to start by looking for beacons near the policy room. There's lots of useful information there!
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August 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Our #CTF is in full swing! Have you found the key to success? You might want to start by looking for beacons near the policy room. There's lots of useful information there!
Hey @defcon.bsky.social! W234, #PolicyAtDC33, 16:30–we are talking current and emerging geopolitical threats, their likelihood, and potential impacts.
This is a spicy🌶️ panel with so much expertise, you won’t want to miss it! Featuring Chris Painter, Matt Blaze, Winnona DeSombre, and Matt Wein.
This is a spicy🌶️ panel with so much expertise, you won’t want to miss it! Featuring Chris Painter, Matt Blaze, Winnona DeSombre, and Matt Wein.
August 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hey @defcon.bsky.social! W234, #PolicyAtDC33, 16:30–we are talking current and emerging geopolitical threats, their likelihood, and potential impacts.
This is a spicy🌶️ panel with so much expertise, you won’t want to miss it! Featuring Chris Painter, Matt Blaze, Winnona DeSombre, and Matt Wein.
This is a spicy🌶️ panel with so much expertise, you won’t want to miss it! Featuring Chris Painter, Matt Blaze, Winnona DeSombre, and Matt Wein.
Zero Trust is a powerful concept-but when applied to certified avionics, it can become a safety hazard masquerading as a security control.
Let’s talk safety critical aspects of man<->machine interfaces at 15:30! #PolicyAtDC33
Let’s talk safety critical aspects of man<->machine interfaces at 15:30! #PolicyAtDC33
August 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Zero Trust is a powerful concept-but when applied to certified avionics, it can become a safety hazard masquerading as a security control.
Let’s talk safety critical aspects of man<->machine interfaces at 15:30! #PolicyAtDC33
Let’s talk safety critical aspects of man<->machine interfaces at 15:30! #PolicyAtDC33
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Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.
August 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.
Have you started the Policy@DEFCON #CTF challenge yet? If not, stop by W234 and let a staffer know you want to play. And, while we know you love policy, don't forget about the other villages! They're beacons for useful knowledge.
August 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Have you started the Policy@DEFCON #CTF challenge yet? If not, stop by W234 and let a staffer know you want to play. And, while we know you love policy, don't forget about the other villages! They're beacons for useful knowledge.
🚨 LIVE NOW — Orwell Industries TTX 🏢💥
The CEO just told IT to hack back and delete stolen data. Can they? Should they? Time is running out.CFAA carve-outs?Legal ramifications?YOU decide in our live IR simulation.
🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
@defcon.bsky.social
#PolicyAtDC33
The CEO just told IT to hack back and delete stolen data. Can they? Should they? Time is running out.CFAA carve-outs?Legal ramifications?YOU decide in our live IR simulation.
🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
@defcon.bsky.social
#PolicyAtDC33
DEFCON 33: Policy Talks
YouTube video by DEFCONConference
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🚨 LIVE NOW — Orwell Industries TTX 🏢💥
The CEO just told IT to hack back and delete stolen data. Can they? Should they? Time is running out.CFAA carve-outs?Legal ramifications?YOU decide in our live IR simulation.
🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
@defcon.bsky.social
#PolicyAtDC33
The CEO just told IT to hack back and delete stolen data. Can they? Should they? Time is running out.CFAA carve-outs?Legal ramifications?YOU decide in our live IR simulation.
🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
@defcon.bsky.social
#PolicyAtDC33
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Welcome to @defcon.bsky.social 🎉
I am your @defconpolicy.bsky.social room host this morning and looking forward to hearing all of the talks! Plus they gave me a microphone and I told a joke and I didn’t get fired, so 😎
#policyatDC33
I am your @defconpolicy.bsky.social room host this morning and looking forward to hearing all of the talks! Plus they gave me a microphone and I told a joke and I didn’t get fired, so 😎
#policyatDC33
August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welcome to @defcon.bsky.social 🎉
I am your @defconpolicy.bsky.social room host this morning and looking forward to hearing all of the talks! Plus they gave me a microphone and I told a joke and I didn’t get fired, so 😎
#policyatDC33
I am your @defconpolicy.bsky.social room host this morning and looking forward to hearing all of the talks! Plus they gave me a microphone and I told a joke and I didn’t get fired, so 😎
#policyatDC33
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If you attended my #defcon talk on #opensource in the federal government, thanks! Sorry for the slide issue, but here they are!
jordankasper.com/oss-in-gov
And if you're here, come hit up at the policy room for hints on the @defconpolicy.bsky.social CTF!
jordankasper.com/oss-in-gov
And if you're here, come hit up at the policy room for hints on the @defconpolicy.bsky.social CTF!
State of Open Source in the Federal Government
A presentation on the state of open source in the U.S. federal government
jordankasper.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you attended my #defcon talk on #opensource in the federal government, thanks! Sorry for the slide issue, but here they are!
jordankasper.com/oss-in-gov
And if you're here, come hit up at the policy room for hints on the @defconpolicy.bsky.social CTF!
jordankasper.com/oss-in-gov
And if you're here, come hit up at the policy room for hints on the @defconpolicy.bsky.social CTF!
Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
DEFCON 33: Policy Talks
YouTube video by DEFCONConference
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
DEFCON 33: Policy Talks
YouTube video by DEFCONConference
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...
RARE OCCASION — We have an EU speaker who crossed the pond to educate us at #PolicyAtDC33 on DMAs—supporting interoperability and preventing gatekeeping in the digital economy
If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social
Come join NOW in W234!!!!
If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social
Come join NOW in W234!!!!
August 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
RARE OCCASION — We have an EU speaker who crossed the pond to educate us at #PolicyAtDC33 on DMAs—supporting interoperability and preventing gatekeeping in the digital economy
If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social
Come join NOW in W234!!!!
If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social
Come join NOW in W234!!!!
Hey @defcon.bsky.social! TODAY'S THE DAY! First day of #DEFCON33 And there's so much knowledge to share in LVCC-W234 (our dedicated Policy Room) and the Creator Stages (Level 2, middle of the road!)
August 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hey @defcon.bsky.social! TODAY'S THE DAY! First day of #DEFCON33 And there's so much knowledge to share in LVCC-W234 (our dedicated Policy Room) and the Creator Stages (Level 2, middle of the road!)
Operation Horizon Veil teaching folks to think through the chaos! #PolicyAtDEFCON #TTX
August 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Operation Horizon Veil teaching folks to think through the chaos! #PolicyAtDEFCON #TTX
Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.
August 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.
We've got roundtables, discussions, and a CTF waiting for you in the dedicated #PolicyAtDC33 room next week at @defcon.bsky.social! See you in LVCC-W234! 🤩
August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We've got roundtables, discussions, and a CTF waiting for you in the dedicated #PolicyAtDC33 room next week at @defcon.bsky.social! See you in LVCC-W234! 🤩
Policy at @defcon.bsky.social line-ups are posted! See y'all at the end of #HackerSummerCamp next week for #DEFCON33
August 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Policy at @defcon.bsky.social line-ups are posted! See y'all at the end of #HackerSummerCamp next week for #DEFCON33
Operation Horizon Veil -- some might call it a tabletop exercise, a crisis thought exercise, or just chaos and good, nerdy fun. Executed by Nathan Case and Dr. Volker Franke.
This crisis simulation is part-remote for the next week and culminates in the final round(s) at #DEFCON33.
bit.ly/45yJ3EP
This crisis simulation is part-remote for the next week and culminates in the final round(s) at #DEFCON33.
bit.ly/45yJ3EP
August 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Operation Horizon Veil -- some might call it a tabletop exercise, a crisis thought exercise, or just chaos and good, nerdy fun. Executed by Nathan Case and Dr. Volker Franke.
This crisis simulation is part-remote for the next week and culminates in the final round(s) at #DEFCON33.
bit.ly/45yJ3EP
This crisis simulation is part-remote for the next week and culminates in the final round(s) at #DEFCON33.
bit.ly/45yJ3EP
Policy@DEFCON is a beacon for policymakers and technology professionals to meet, educate, and engage! Join us in W234 for host of great talks, an engaging atmosphere, and a fun CTF!
August 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Policy@DEFCON is a beacon for policymakers and technology professionals to meet, educate, and engage! Join us in W234 for host of great talks, an engaging atmosphere, and a fun CTF!