Look what appeared on a tour of PCBWay....the first DCNextGen badge 🦝 So cool!

Teaching the "Ciphers - from simple to secure" workshop at DEFCON DC33 was so much fun! The youth dug in and worked a real world caliber cipher 🤩 !!!

I don't know how I can top it next year ... but I intend to try 💪🏼

Here is the DCNextGen IR CTF Wristband badge in action! These two youth have just shared their individual flags.

There were 12 different youth flags, 9 staff flags, 9 village flags, 1 special flag, and 1 black flag.

A peek at today's cipher class! The next generation of secret code ninjas are being trained 😎

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A look at this year's electronic badge in action 👀
It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF!
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A selfie of me wearing my blue and green octopus hat and a white lab coat.

If you see me at @defcon.bsky.social I have free soldering kits I'm giving away! Say hi!

Sometimes I'll be hidden in the @defconnextgen.bsky.social village but find me when I'm out and about!

TODAY at 15:37 Come and meet some 1337 hackers and ask all the questions you've every wanted to!

@defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com

At DEF CON this year? Here is where to find us📍

We are on the 2nd floor room 230

Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it!

@defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) AI Chatbot Hacking! Ready to outsmart an AI and show it who's boss? Our CTF challenge puts your skills to the test as you coax a chatbot into spilling secrets it's sworn to keep. Come crack the code, snag the flags!
@defcon.bsky.social

The DCNextGen attendees will be using their M138-Lite cipher kit for some challenges at DEFCON.

If you would like to see it in action, I created a WebApp version!

bradanlane.com/m138

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230

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(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
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DCNextGen's mission is to empower the next generation of young hackers by creating an environment where hands on discoveries can reveal new and unexpected ways of thinking about security and technology. Lets explore and change the world together, one network at a time.
@defcon.bsky.social

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Hackers With Disabilities Has Your Back! (and synths!)
If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social

Gold Bug Crypto Challenge
Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes.
@defcon.bsky.social

Octopus Game is the tutorial level for conferences. This is a guided adventure for newcomers, helping them explore key areas, meet people, and take on fun challenges that get the engaged with villages, sponsors, and staff.

@octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social

M138 Strip Cipher in clear plastic tube with red cap

M138 Cipher Kits will be used throughout DEF CON by our DCNextGen Hackers!

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The GOLD BUG Challenge is BACK!
The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BCC - Cool your beverage - quick!
A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible.
You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site!
@defcon.bsky.social

(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)

(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)

@defcon.bsky.social

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt.
Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure!
@defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io

(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social

(DCNextGen is for hackers 8-18 at DEF CON)
Physical Security Village
The many ways to bypass a locked door

Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge!
@defcon.bsky.social

We are excited to share that DEF CON NextGen will be a part of Defcon 33 🌟

If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝

There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year!

More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚

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