Infrasec/Compute SecConf

Summary

Security Conferences in general can be a hostile place for using your computer and it is important to know what is going on around you. So to set the scene, I am talking about the networks within the conference halls and even in your hotel room. While all the conferences have a varied level of scary, using caution with everything you are doing on your computer is best.

Note: If any of the terms in the "recommendation" section mean nothing or you have no idea what I am talking about, you probably shouldn't use your computer or wireless device at these conferences. You should just turn off your Bluetooth and Wifi on all your devices

Recommendations

Keep in mind, these recommendations are all based on

• Based on conference severity,

Examples

• People are sniffing passwords both in the conference hall and