In this episode of Distilling Cyber Policy, hosts Alex Botting and Jen Ellis dive into the world of hacker conferences with guests Beau Woods and Harley Geiger. The discussion focuses on the importance of collaboration between the policy and security communities at these events, and the unique policy learning opportunities at the upcoming DEF CON, the world’s biggest hacker conference. 

News:

• Kenya Experiences Major Cyber Attack
• SEC Adopts Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies
• DNI Haines Statement on the President’s Intent to Nominate Harry Coker Jr. as the National Cyber Director

Interview:

• Beau Woods
• Harley Geiger
• Hacking Policy Council
• The Hackers, the Lawyers, and the Defense Fund - Harley's Presentation at DEF CON
• Policy @ DEF CON
• AI Village @ DEF CON 31
• Hacker Summer Camp Party List

Trivia: 

• EFF Tech Trivia @ DEF CON 31
• Investigation Into Encrypted Phone Network Leads to 6,500 Arrests

If you have a trivia question for Jen and Alex, email it to info@centerforcybersecuritypolicy.org!