The Packet Hacking Village at DEF CON 33 will be in-person only.

Where:

Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall Level 3 (311-316)

Our village hours:

  • Friday, August 8th: 10:00 – 18:00

  • Saturday, August 9th: 10:00 – 18:00

  • Sunday, August 10th: 10:00 – 13:00

All times are in PDT. Schedules are subject to change.

Village Events

These events are all day (unless specified otherwise)! Come by at any time during the show to get in on our awesome free training and games.

Wall Of Sheep

The fabled Wall Of Sheep…

Capture The Packet

Come compete in the world’s most challenging cyber defense competition based on the Aries Security Cyber Range. Tear through the challenges, traverse a hostile enterprise class network, and diligently analyze what is found in order to make it out unscathed. Not only glory, but prizes await those that emerge victorious from this upgraded labyrinth, so only the best prepared and battle hardened will escape the crucible.

Packet Detective

Looking to upgrade your skills or see how you would fare in Capture The Packet? Come check out what Packet Detective has to offer! A step up in difficulty from Packet Inspector, Packet Detective will put your network hunting abilities to the test with real-world scenarios at the intermediate level. Take the next step in your journey towards network mastery in a friendly environment still focused on learning and take another step closer to preparing yourself for the competitive environment of Capture The Packet

Packet Inspector

The perfect introduction to network analysis, sniffing, and forensics. Do you want to understand the techniques people use to tap into a network, steal passwords and listen to conversations? Packet Inspector is the place to develop these skills! For well over a decade, the Wall of Sheep has shown people how important it is to use end-to-end encryption to keep sensitive information like passwords private. Using a license of the world famous Capture The Packet engine from Aries Security, we have created a unique way to teach hands-on skills in a controlled real-time environment.

Hardwired

Don’t know how to make a network cable and want to learn? Has it been years? Or do you think you’re a pro? Come see if you can… make the best cable at con by cut/wire/crimp.

WalkThrough Workshops

Come sit down and take a self guided journey to learn something hands on with us. We have an array of skills to learn including FleetDM, Linux, NetworkOS, Botnets, and others as well! We have people there to help answer your questions if things get a little dicey and make sure you have the best time while picking up something new.

Linux Trainer

Knowing how to use the Linux command line is a critical skill for any good security practitioner. This trainer will have 10+ problems covering some of the most fundamental Linux commands. This trainer is for people new to field and for those who want to hone their Linux command line-fu.

NetworkOS

The Network-OS workshop will take you into the mysterious world which underpins modern computing and allows people to talk across the globe. This of course being the network itself. In this workshop you will familiarize yourself with the command line of network devices. Step by step, you will configure devices to talk to each other, share information about the computers connected to them, and relay their network information and traffic between each other. No experience needed, know how to type and copy/paste.

RegEx Trainer

Regular Expressions or RegEX are used everywhere! If you aspire to be a Pentester, Threat Hunter, Programmer, Network Engineer, DevOps or really anything in technology today, RegEx is a skill all the greats have and the majority of the industry are terrible at. Come learn or brush up on your RegEx skills in on our live trainer.

Password Lab

Follow real world password attack steps against a mock target in order to better understand how to protect yourself and improve the security of your passwords!

BotNet

Join us for an interactive workshop where we will walk you through the ins and outs of botnet deployment and operation via a command and control web server. Geared towards beginners, this workshop offers a hands-on approach to understanding how botnets function. You’ll also learn an effective defense strategy against the botnet you have created. No experience needed we will give you everything you need!

Packet AI

Use machine learning with Python to detect attacks in network packets including DNS tunneling, FTP brute force, and HTTP scanning. We will be using various Python tools such as iPython notebooks, scapy, and scikit-learn. Some Python experience is recommended, but if you don’t know Python, come prepared to start with our Python tutorial!

PHV Creator Stage Talks

Friday:

Saturday:

Get hackin’ with some of the best tracks at DEF CON!

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s, check out the schedule below:

Thursday (7) Friday (8) Saturday (9) Sunday (10)
10:00

PHV will be doing load/unload and setup all day.

If you can get in, feel free to come around and say hello.

phreakocious Athlex kampf
11:00 phreakocious + n0pslide n0pslide tavoo
12:00 mattrix mattrix TBD
13:00 Syntax + Luna (VJ) Icetre Normal
14:00 Deep Therapy Ap0ll0
15:00 Ray Derac Ap0ll0
16:00 Ray Derac funktribe
17:00 Acid-T funktribe

Check out the bios below for more info and socials.

phreakocious

https://defcon.social/@phreakocious

Dabbling with deep, rhythmic soundscapes in techno/house/breaks/dnb and beyond…

Acid-T

https://www.facebook.com/TheAcidT

https://soundcloud.com/acid_t

Acid-T is a seasoned DJ with 12 years of experience; hailing from the local underground scene in Houston, TX to DEFCON in Las Vegas, one of the world’s largest hacker conventions. Creating a journey through soundscapes that echo the innovation and intensity of the hacking community, combined with the rich culture of chopped and screwed Houstonian EDM, is what makes Acid-T a staple of the DEFCON nightlife.

Athlex

https://defcon.social/@athlex

https://www.mixcloud.com/athlex/

A prismatic glint of light in a dark room from an indistinct source.

Deep Therapy

https://www.mixcloud.com/SoundboxMiami

Deep Therapy, the duo based out of South Florida began by hosting and DJ’n their own college radio shows. Constantly achieving new heights of dancefloor energy and pushing the boundaries of convention, Deep Therapy is recognized as one of South Florida’s essential DJ’s. Deep Therapy has been featured on Sirius XM radio in Ultra Music Festival Radio, opening up for Infected Mushroom as well as performing at Ultra Music Festival Miami three years, featured across Miami Music Week events, and has performed / held residencies at Space Miami and Treehouse Miami.

Funktribe

https://www.thesecurityblogger.com/about

Joey Muniz | Mixcloud

Joey Muniz began his DJ career in 1995 in Tampa, Florida, showcasing a versatile range of genres including house, techno, downtempo, and hip-hop, tailored to each event’s vibe. Over the past 20+ years, Joey has secured numerous DJ residencies across the United States. A purist at heart, Joey is among the select few DJs who embrace the classic art of turntablism.

Icetre Normal

www.digitalfreezer.net

 

Icetre is an ancient elder who’s been wandering the defcon grounds since before the fountains turned purple. He generally plays bass and tech house, but being open format anything is open game

mattrix

https://ovou.com/djmattrix

https://www.mixcloud.com/mattrix_la/

mattrix is a DJ in the Los Angeles area. He started DJing at hacker events such as Toorcon, ShellCon and DEFCON. mattrix has DJ’d at the Linq Pool and other night clubs and bars. mattrix prefers Tech House and Open Format DJ genres but can perform within a wide range of genres.

n0pslide

https://www.mixcloud.com/aladdinelston/

https://www.mixcloud.com/aladdinelston/

Globe-trotting DJ, DJ Name, has made a name for himself/herself by igniting dance floors across the world. He/She has a knack for seamlessly blending diverse musical genres, creating an electrifying atmosphere that transcends borders and language barriers. With a deep passion for music and an unwavering commitment to pushing the limits, DJ Name is a true pioneer in the international DJ scene

Syntax + Luna (VJ)

https://www.instagram.com/syntax976

SYNTAX blends hacker grit with underground beats. A pentester by day and DJ by night, his sets fuse drum & bass with tech-driven sound design, stego, and glitchy waves. From small town hacking roots to spinning at DEFCON, he’s built a rep in both cybersecurity and music. Whether teaching lockpicking, creating CTF soundtracks, or dropping live visuals with Luna, Syntax lives the hacker life loud and full throttle.

tavoo

http://tavoo.co

https://soundcloud.com/tavootech

Disciple of the darker electronic textures; devoted to the mastery of technology, science & sound in the studio and beyond.

Ray Derac

https://instagram.com/ray.derac

Ray Derac is a Brooklyn-based DJ sculpting a distinctive strain of sound: groovy, hypnotic techno imbued with effervescent and euphoric sparks. His sets move with a powerful, locomotive-like energy, expertly weaving shadowy textures and warm synth lines to build and release tension within a soundscape of pure, focused momentum. He has been roaming the halls of Defcon since DC20 – this time, he has a sonic exploit designed to bypass the conscious mind and connect directly with the primal instinct for groove.

Ap0ll0

Straight from Brazil, Ap0ll0 delivers an electrifying fusion of tech house, deep house, and brazilian bass, enriched with signature Brazilian rhythms.

kampf

https://twitter.com/nerd_show

With nearly two decades of experience as a college radio DJ on Nerd Show, and as the music director for SomaFM’s Fluid and Vaporwaves, kampf has waded long and deep through the muddied waters of electronic music. Long-time DEF CON Chillout Lounge, DC801, ACK Stage, and Packet Hacking Village DJ during DEF CON.

Scorpion

A very special shout out to the one, the only, the living legend, the real 10 ft man beast.

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