Navigating the Cybersecurity Playground Amidst Alarms Sounding During the DEF CON DC101 Panel | A Conversation With Kirsten Renner | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli

In this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity podcast, host Sean Martin along with guests Kirsten Renner and Marco Ciappelli, share their experiences and insights from DEF CON, the annual hacking conference taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kirsten reflects on her nerves and excitement about speaking on the welcome panel at DEF CON, which was interrupted multiple times by alarms. Despite the interruptions, Kirsten highlights the positive reception from the audience and the approachability of well-known figures like Dark Tangent (DT) - (aka Jeff Moss). The conversation emphasizes the importance of engaging with others at conferences like DEF CON and offers tips on how to approach and interact with people.

Kirsten also talks about the car hacking village, including the unique experiences like a Tesla being pummeled and hacked for a capture the flag (CTF) prize. The hosts and guest discuss the culture of badges at DEF CON, with the car hacking badges being functional and allowing participants to plug them into their cars.

They mention the inclusiveness and welcoming nature of the DEF CON community and the impact of the research and content being presented.

Throughout the episode, there is a comical element as Kirsten shares her experiences of speaking on stage during the alarm interruptions and the humorous interactions with the audience. The conversation also touches on Kirsten's son's involvement at DEF CON and the excitement of collecting badges, which are powered and customizable, adding to the overall sense of community and engagement at the conference.

This episode offers a glimpse into the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of attending and speaking at DEF CON, while emphasizing the importance of inclusiveness and the impact of the research being presented. Listen now to get a sense of this year's event - and be sure to follow Kirsten and the rest of the car hacking village crew to learn more about creating a safe and secure connected car ecosystem.

About The Car Hacking Village
The primary goal of the Car Hacking Village is to build a community around discovering weaknesses and exposing vulnerabilities that could significantly impact the safety and security of all drivers and passengers on the road today.  Educating security researchers on the functionality of vehicle systems coupled with providing them with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working side by side with experts in this field is a plus for the attendees.   Leveraging the vast amount of experience the security research community brings to the Village may increase the safety and security of vehicles on the road today and for generations to come.  

Breaches of automotive systems have been in the forefront of the global media for more than a year.  Wired and wireless exploitation of vehicle systems has become a critical safety concern for the automotive industry, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Congress, the Department of Homeland Security, and consumers. 

Car Hacking Village plays an important role for researchers interested in the safety and security of the more than one billion vehicles on the road worldwide.  In 2015, over 16.5 million vehicles were sold in the United States.  On average, motor vehicles are driven over 15,000 miles annually and consumers spend upwards of 730 hours per year in their cars.

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Guest: Kirsten Renner, Community Volunteer at DEF CON 101

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/krenner/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Krenner

On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxjvVVSu5Q3-ttIUdxxyCvJiN-TXuJ7j0

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Resources

DEF CON 101 - Welcome to DEF CON Panel: https://forum.defcon.org/node/246130

More info about the DEFCON31 Car Hacking Village Badge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvvOl6LfodQ

Live from the Car Hacking Village Interview (hack a Tesla Y): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YyyTkMdWik

ITSP Black Hat 25 & DEF CON 30 Live Streaming Coverage with ITSPmagazine with Car Hacking Village: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jMXUIW9FRE

Sean and Kristen with their Car Hacking Village badge: https://twitter.com/Krenner/status/1028385017037115392?s=20

Kristen on DC101 Panel (photo): https://twitter.com/bigrinnyo/status/1689807935096930304?s=20

Car Hacking Village website: https://www.carhackingvillage.com/

Car Hacking Village Talks | https://www.carhackingvillage.com/talks

At DEF CON: https://forum.defcon.org/node/240928

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