Black Hat and DefCon

For many years, I’ve wanted to go to Black Hat and to DefCon, but work, life, career, guided me to other places, like RSA conference, or nothing at all. About a year ago, I promised myself I’d make it to Black Hat and DefCon, even if I had to pay for it myself. I’m glad I didn’t, but I would have. Such a great opportunity to network with like professionals and to nerd out on hacking things. While I’m not much of a hacker anymore, I switched focus many years ago, I am still intrigued by it and enjoy watching, thinking, and discussing how to be non-conformist to the intended use of rules, technology, people, and process.

It was my first Black Hat and it was hosted at the Mandalay Bay, beautiful venue and very nice hotel. My hotel where I stayed at, the Linq… shit-hole! Definitely wasn’t a fan. Though while DefCon was around, I was right next to the venue and that was nice… but that was the only good quality about the place. That’s a story for a different time.

And some DefCon photos too!