DEF CON 2023: The Art of Hacking

At its core, hacking is an art form that encompasses creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, with hackers often regarded as the vanguards of innovation with an unyielding drive to unravel the complexities of technology. If you identify as a hacker or aspire to join the ranks of these digital pioneers, we invite you listen to the replay of this livestream from DEFCON 31: “The Art of Hacking.”

In this session, hear from Chris Kirsch. Chris started his career at an InfoSec startup in Germany and has since worked for PGP, nCipher, Rapid7, and Veracode. He has a passion for OSINT and social engineering. In 2017, he earned the Black Badge for winning the Social Engineering Capture the Flag competition at DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference.

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