Policy @ DEF CON
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
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
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
August 9, 2025 at 11:14 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")
August 9, 2025 at 7:56 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
August 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Europe is the first place in the world you have a THIRD PARTY app store for Android and Apple phones!!!
August 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
Operation Horizon Veil teaching folks to think through the chaos! #PolicyAtDEFCON #TTX
August 7, 2025 at 7:19 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.
August 7, 2025 at 3:41 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! 🤩
August 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
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.

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August 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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 CFP notifications have gone out! Check your email to see if you're speaking at Policy@DEFCON! We had nearly 200 submissions but could only accept around 16. Congrats to those who're in and see y'all in August!!
June 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Want to help us keep the gears turning at #DEFCON33? Apply to be an attache where you might draw door duty, speakerops support, or troubleshooting chaos for a few hours on-site.

Details + Sign-up ==> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Want help bring policymakers and hackers together? Policy@DEF CON runs so smoothly thanks to our fantastic attaches who spend a few hours a day with logistics! Application to be an attache drops next week! See you at #DEFCON33
June 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We’re kicking off Friday with pretty groundbreaking sessions on “Building the Hacker Talent Pipeline” and a “US Cyber Policy 101” come on by
August 11, 2023 at 3:17 PM
We’re here and ready The #DEFCON31 Policy Team can’t wait to have you in our spaces. Come check out our Friday sessions and don’t forget to sign up for a Puddle Huddle slot (Policy @ DEFCON rooms 218-223)
August 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM
The Policy @ DEF CON schedules are out! We hope to see you in LV next week:
August 4, 2023 at 4:26 PM