Tag: conferences
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NaClCON Talks I Am Excited For
Earlier this month, I published “My Unofficial NaClCON FAQ” talking about a new security conference (NaClCON) that I am excited for. It’s still a bit surprising to myself that I am interested in one at all. I fully thought I was done with them, but here we are! After participating on the Call For Papers…
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A Note on the RSA Keynote Fiasco…
In the past day or two, The RSA Conference announced a few of the keynotes for the upcoming 2016 RSAC conference. The industry is largely scoffing at some of their choices, for obvious reasons. There are so many facets to this topic, one could write a book. Hopefully I will limit myself to the key…
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Why I Love and Hate Presenting at Security Cons
Hate I am not really a public speaker. I am nervous when I speak, even on topics I am very familiar with. Part of that is because I hold myself to a high standard for accuracy and ‘no bullshit’ given my history of calling others out on it. Just like I was right to do…
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Why I Don’t Attend the RSA Conference
For years now, I am asked if I will be at the RSA Conference (RSAC). Invariably, I answer no because I will not subject myself to it, or support the conference in any way. The short answer as to why, is that it is basically the “Comdex” of InfoSec. Overly large, full of flash, and…