Making the DEF CON 31 Badge
Badge designer Mar Williams explains the creative inspiration, embedded engineering, and production challenges behind the official DEF CON 31 electronic badge.
Summary
DEF CON Conference Presentation
This segment features remarks and presentations from DEF CON organizers and security leaders. Topics include the state of cybersecurity, hacker culture, community initiatives, and the conference's impact on the security landscape.
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