Why software-defined radio put RF hacking within reach of researchers
A short conference note on an RF-focused security talk, and why software-defined radio made wireless protocol research accessible to far more researchers.
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Event notes and short weekly pieces: conference write-ups, challenge notes and tech-day ideas.
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Notes on a 2011 network-forensics CTF challenge style
A look at the typical structure and skills behind 2011-era network-forensics CTF challenges, built around reading a packet capture end to end.
Read moreConference notes: the security research scene around 2011
A neutral recap of the topics that characterised the regional security-conference circuit in 2011, without attributing any specific talk or speaker.
Read moreRFID security themes from the early 2010s conference circuit
An overview of the RFID security concerns that dominated conference talks around 2011: weak card crypto, cloning, and relay attacks.
Read moreRunning an internal security tech day that people actually attend
A practical format for an internal security tech day, built around short rotating talks that keep a small research team's knowledge moving.
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