@defconpolicy.bsky.social - Policy @ DEF CON

29 Apr 2026 13:54 +0000

Interested in the intersection of Global Cyber Policy, Risk, and all things Hacker! Our Directors Katie Noble and Heather West chat about this years Policy@ DEF CON34. We can’t wait to see you there! CFP closes 1May - submit your 25, 50, or 80min talk. https://youtu.be/y7vMt_IM0Bw?si=xXVoty8XLJ-UpPqn

17 Apr 2026 21:07 +0000

Its not too late to submit your talk, panel, or session to Policy@ DEF CON 34! This years theme is Agency. CFP Closes 1May26 https://defcon.org/html/defcon-34/dc-34-policy.html [contains quote post or other embedded content]

10 Aug 2025 14:02 +0000

We hear that the KEY to getting access in the Policy CTF is knowing the secret knock pattern.

09 Aug 2025 23:24 +0000

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

09 Aug 2025 23:14 +0000

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

09 Aug 2025 19:56 +0000

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")

09 Aug 2025 18:42 +0000

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

09 Aug 2025 18:26 +0000

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

09 Aug 2025 18:25 +0000

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

09 Aug 2025 05:34 +0000

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! https://media.tenor.com/h2qZEYz_AdcAAAAC/yikes-monkey-look-and-leave-yikes-monkey.gif?hh=498&ww=498

08 Aug 2025 22:16 +0000

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.

08 Aug 2025 21:51 +0000

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

07 Aug 2025 15:41 +0000

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.

08 Aug 2025 20:30 +0000

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.

08 Aug 2025 20:26 +0000

🚨 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tobpi6gXmw @defcon.bsky.social #PolicyAtDC33

08 Aug 2025 18:27 +0000

Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tobpi6gXmw

08 Aug 2025 18:27 +0000

Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tobpi6gXmw

08 Aug 2025 18:03 +0000

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!!!!

08 Aug 2025 11:08 +0000

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!)

07 Aug 2025 19:19 +0000

Operation Horizon Veil teaching folks to think through the chaos! #PolicyAtDEFCON #TTX

07 Aug 2025 15:41 +0000

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.

04 Aug 2025 21:16 +0000

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! 🤩

04 Aug 2025 04:40 +0000

Policy at @defcon.bsky.social line-ups are posted! See y'all at the end of #HackerSummerCamp next week for #DEFCON33

04 Aug 2025 04:28 +0000

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

01 Aug 2025 21:22 +0000

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!

24 Jul 2025 23:22 +0000

⚡TWO WEEKS UNTIL #DEFCON33⚡ Wondering what #PolicyAtDEFCON is? How you can be a part of it at @defcon.bsky.social? Policy Goon West is here to help you out -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBkduAj_Ruc

15 Jul 2025 00:00 +0000

Diplomacy under pressure. Policy in chaos. Policy@DEF CON's premiere tabletop exercise, Operation Horizon Veil, starts soon via 💻slack and culminates 💥on site💥 at #DEFCON33!