DEF CON Hacking Conference

A: The DEF CON Groups were spawned from the annual DEF CON security conference in Las Vegas. The DEF CON Groups (DCGs or DC-Groups) are a gathering point for folks interested in the alternate applications of modern technology, referred to properly as 'hacking'. DCGs are not intended to compete with any other computer groups, such as 2600, but rather to provide yet another gathering place for the discussion of technology and security topics. DCG meetings are open to anyone, regardless of their skill, age, job, gender, etc. DCGs are designed to help you learn new things, meet new people, mentor others in areas you may be strong in, and provide some cohesion within the hacker culture and members.
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Posted 8.9.19

If you're in Vegas for DEF CON 27, stop by the DCG Fireside Chat for some friendly conversation with DCG folks from all over the world.

The formal chat is 45 minutes on Friday, Aug 9 from 10:15-11:00 PM the Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood. Stick around after and get to know some new DCG comrades! Hope to see you there!

Posted 6.21.19

Welcome to a bunch of new DEF CON Groups!:

• DC9251 Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• DC913027 Chennai, India
• DC860931 Lanzhou City, China
• DC0965 Kuwait, Kuwait
• DC9133 Kolkata, India
• DC5551 Porto Alegre, Brazil
• DC421 Bratislava, Slovakia
• DC514 Montreal, Canada
• DC715 Eau Claire, WI
• DC502 Louisville, KY
• DC321 Satellite Beach, FL
• DC727 Pinellas County, FL
• DC7343 Ekaterinburg, Russia
• DC613 Ottawa, Canada

Posted 3.11.19

As promised, we're getting all caught up with new groups. Thanks to all of you for your patience, and a warm welcome to the following groups:

• DC0086 Beijing, China
• DC11974 Doha, Qatar
• DC5411 Buenos Aires, Argentina
• DC11562 Santiago, Chile
• DC112341Lagos, Nigeria
• DC91120 Noida, India
• DC808 Honlulu, HI
• DC702 Boulder, CO
• DC614 Columbus, OH
• DC23321 Accra, Ghana
• DC3158 Leeuwarden, Netherlands
• DC727 Pinellas County, FL
• DC9821 Tehran, Iran
• DC937 Dayton, OH
• DC860511 Zhenjiang, China
• DC86025 Nanjing, China
• DC860731 Changsha, China
• DC706 Columbus, GA
• DC1168 Perth, Australia

Posted 3.7.19

The first goal of a DCG logo is to have an image that represents your group. It can be an image only, an image with text, or just stylized text. Let your imagination run wild. Logos must not be NSFW, illegal, or offensive.
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Posted 2.11.19

If you’re waiting to get listed, please know we have not forgotten about you. We’re working hard to get caught up. We'll have updates very soon, and we greatly appreciate your patience.

Posted 11.2.18

Posted 8.24.18

One of the most frequently asked questions and concerns for new DCGs is in regards to naming of their group.
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Posted 7.3.18

Posted 6.29.18

New to the idea of DEF CON Groups? Take a little time to watch this DCG panel from last year's DEF CON, and you'll learn a great deal of what you need to know.

This year's DCG panel talk is on Sunday, in Track 1 at 5pm, so if you're at DEF CON please stop by! There's also going to be a DEF CON Groups party Sunday afternoon (consult your local program or check with @defcongroups on Twitter.) We can't wait to meet all of you!

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DC269 Kalamazoo, Michigan
DC11213 Blida, Algeria
DC9411 Colombo, Sri Lanka
DC664 Tijuana, Mexico
DC787 Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Posted 3.30.18

Posted 3.26.18

DC757 - Hampton Roads, VA
DC905 - Southern Ontario, Canada
DC253 - Tacoma, WA
DC509.2 - Wenatchee, WA
DC717 - Lancaster, PA

Posted 3.26.18

DC615, the DEF CON group based out of Nashville, TN is excited to be a part of a new initiative between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and local law enforcement! The new initiative builds a stronger connection between members of the Information Security community and federal and local law enforcement, with emphasis on educating on the risks of cyber security, as well as details for remediation efforts.

DC615 has been chosen as the group to help build this initiative. We are building a framework with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security that can be shared and used by any DC group, and look forward to being able to share our knowledge through training events, speaking engagements, and whatever other capacity that we can be utilized to help educate and strengthen the security posture of schools, federal and local law enforcement. This is a great way for us to not only help give to our community, but to help educate others as well.

The project was announced at DEF CON 25, and has been in planning with Jayson Street, Brent White, and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security since the projects inception around April, 2017. Events will be announced soon, and we will keep you updated on this project.

Posted 3.09.18

DC626 - Pasadena, CA
DC0471 - Trivandrum, India
DC420 - Prague, Czechia
DC9723 - Tel-Aviv,Israel

Posted 1.14.18

DEF CON Groups Ambassador Jayson Street has a vid for you, summing up the past year and giving you the scoop on some of our plans for 2018. We've got big things in the works and we're hoping you'll join us in making this the best DCG year ever!

Posted 1.13.18

A local DEF CON group (DCG) is part of “a global community of hackers, thinkers, makers and others bent on being part of the elegant chaos they want to see in the world” (--The Dark Tangent)

DCG is a great way to meet, learn, and share with local hackers.

If there is not a local DCG within a reasonable commute from your area, you may want to start your own group.