Lost In Cyberia
This is your guide to navigating the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Hosted by Annie-Mei Forster and Anika Guenov, this podcast breaks down complex topics into relatable, easy-to-understand conversations. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or a professional looking for fresh perspectives, join us as we explore cyber threats, digital safety tips, and the human stories behind the screen. Follow us on Instagram @thecybersecuritygals
Lost In Cyberia
Ep. 15 Cybersecurity Conferences 101
Annie-Mei and Anika discuss their experiences of going to cybersecurity conferences. They talk about what you can expect and how not all conferences are the same. Anika explains her experience at BSides Canberra and doing the CTF challenge. Annie-Mei talks about her first time going to the biggest hacker conference in the world - DEFCON. Spoiler alert: it was awesome.
00:00 Introduction
01:08 First Cybersecurity Conference Experiences
05:52 BSides Canberra: A Community-Focused Event
07:42 The Fun and Challenges of Cybersecurity Conferences
15:52 Speaking at CyberCon Canberra
18:56 DEFCON: The Pinnacle of Cyber Conferences
22:26 Exciting Badge Experience at DEFCON
22:46 Planning Your First DEFCON Visit
23:17 Social Engineering Competition Highlights
24:53 Traditions and Talks at DEFCON
25:48 Navigating the Las Vegas Convention Center
27:34 AI Village and Deep Fake Experience
28:16 After Parties and Networking
33:00 Memorable Talks and Personal Stories
36:13 The Importance of Public Speaking
41:02 Opportunities from Conference Talks
46:02 Encouragement for Aspiring Speakers
48:12 Conclusion and Reflections
Show Links:
BSides Canberra: https://www.bsidesau.com.au/
DEFCON: https://defcon.org/
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