Software may have eaten the world (~ Marc Andressen...13 years ago!), but hardware makes it all possible. Tonight we impart on a journey soldering with Jeff Jenson. Theory, gear, methods...live demos! See you at DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th)! May 14, 6 PM CT (6:30 talk start)

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This month: Drunk Javascript, try two! (Adam Schaal goes first, less chance of getting bumped) DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) 6 PM CT Submit your future talks at dc402.org -> "speak"

Tomorrow at the 402 variant of the DEF CON Groups : Floor is Lava - Managing Supply Chain Threats" by Will G (bsky.app/profile/ianal.…) Last meetup before DEF CON ! See you at DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th)! Jul 9, 6 PM CT (6:30 talk start)

Tomorrow we discuss DEF CON 32. The highs, the lows, the middles, the middle out encryption. James Dietle Tim Vidas Jason Lehr Anthony Kava ║ DEPRECATED PLATFORM Nuclear Steve 🌯 mkunzsec honestly, not exactly sure who will show up 🤪 See you at DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Aug 13, 6 PM CT (6:30 talk start)

Do you ever find yourself wondering "WTF is a Python Bot?" or "How does one enter into a bot war?" Tonight mkunzsec answers all these questions and more! DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Sept 10, 6 PM CT (6:30 talk start) Upcoming schedule & submit a talk dc402.org

Tomorrow we have Gael sharing "Navigating the IT audit landscape." Join us at DJ's Dugout (Miracle Hills) for this 101 level session on IT Audit! (777 N 114th) Oct 8, 6 PM CT (6:30 talk start) Upcoming schedule & submit a talk dc402.org

Ever look around and wonder why there is so much you online? Or, more to the point, how to reduce that? Tonight, Arber takes us through Digital Vanishing Act: Journey to Erase Myself from the Internet DJ's Dugout 777 N 114th Oct 8, 6 PM CT submit a talk dc402.org

Calling all nearby Hackers! Last DC402 meetup of the year! 🎄⛄️ ⚡Lightning Talks⚡, as is tradition, on DIY Xmas lights🎄, ditching WordPress, & budget NYE fireworks. 🎆" DJ's Dugout 777 N 114th Dec 10, 6 PM CT submit a talk for next year at dc402.org !

Tune in Tuesday for our first talk of 2025! Hardware and hacking, this time, on security cameras! Veteran DC402 presenter Gus Goman retakes the microphone at DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Jan 14, 6 PM CT Submit a talk for later this year! dc402.org

Our room is full to start 2025 tonight! We might need a bigger venue too!

We're meeting tonight for our Feb session! Will is summing up all of the major management theory happenings from 2024 in one short session! DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Feb 11, 6 PM CT Submit a talk for later this year! dc402.org

Our March meetup is Tuesday, where Ryan J. Thompson will by presenting on the Cyber Risks of Corporate Consolidation. DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Mar 11, 6 PM CT Submit a talk for later this year! dc402.org Last meetup before kernelcon !

Our April meetup is today! Tim Mastny has been digging into CPUs for a while and will be talking about branch prediction and how 20% of your CPU is used for this, but it can be a security risk! DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Apr 8, 6 PM CT Submit a talk @ dc402.org

Our May meetup is today! Adam Schaal will take us from AI zero to hero! Come learn how to join Skynet without becoming a meat popsicle. DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) May 13, 6 PM CT Submit a for a future talk @ dc402.org

WTF is a model anyway? Everyone's name-dropping AI like it’s magic, but it’s mostly math duct-taped to data. Tim Vidas will unpack the magic, no PhD required. Whether you're super technical or AI-curious, come see where the magic ends. DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) July 8, 6 PM CT

Tonight is "DEF CON debrief," as is tradition. Join discussion with Tim Vidas Jason Lehr Nuclear Steve 🌯 Mike and whomever else was recently at hacker summer camp. DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th), Aug 12, 6PM CT

Our Sept meetup is Tomorrow! Will Gentle takes us under the sea w/ OSS projects: EFF Rayhunter and Jellyfin DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Sept 9, 6 PM CT Submit a for a future talk @ dc402.org

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Hackers, let's talk about the kids!💻🍎 Tomorrow we dive into GenAI in K-12, Qu3b411 breaks down real-world impact of OpenAI, the huge data/privacy risks (looking at you, #FERPA & #COPPA), and should this be a hacker community priority? DJ's Dugout (777 N 114th) Oct 14 6 PM CT