Wild West Hackin' Fest - Deadwood 2024

It's only a matter of time before there's an attempt to steal your briefcase full of case files.  Are you prepared?

The WWHF Agent Training Program will cover fundamental self defense techniques. These include: situational awareness, movement, strikes, and escapes from grabs and attacks.  More advanced concepts including ground fighting maybe covered on the second day. 

The landscape of cyber knowledge and resource sharing has evolved dramatically from guarded secrets to open collaboration over the last 20 years."Dawn of Enlightenment: The Golden Age of Cybersecurity Knowledge and Collaboration" will begin by exploring the 'Dark Ages' of cyber education, where access to knowledge was often restricted by financial barriers or hoarded by the 1337. This retrospective will contrast sharply with modern advancements, where 'dawn broke'. Five, fundamentally distinct, use cases will be presented that highlight the seismic shift in how cybersecurity knowledge is accessed and shared today.As we look to the future, this talk will not only educate and entertain but also inspire. Every attendee will be equipped with a variety of tooling that aligns for different personality types and CHALLENGED to take up the mantle of openness and collaboration, ensuring that the spirit of this new age continues to thrive. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and entertained!

Join us for an exclusive book signing with Mishaal Khan, the co-author of “The Phantom CISO”. Meet the author, bring your copy or grab one on-site, and enjoy the chance to chat with him all week long!

Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions offer a great way to acquire new technical skills while having fun and meeting new people. If you have never participated in a CTF event before, it can feel intimidating to try. This quick talk will walk you through the different types of cybersecurity competitions and go over jeopardy-style CTFs. You will learn what skills are needed to participate, how to approach the challenges, and what are some of the common tools you may want to be familiar with. We will go over a few example CTF challenges as a group. We hope that you walk away not only with some new security skills but also the confidence to participate in a CTF on your own.

Your dinner is prepared by the renowned chuck wagon cooking duo, Clayton and Rhonda Sanders.
Steak- Locally grown ball tip sirloin beef steak
Sides- Clayton’s secret recipe; slow-cooked baked beans. Dutch oven sides include fresh sliced fire-fried potatoes with bacon, onion, bell peppers, and seasonings.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from, compete with and chew the fat with Wild West Hackin' Fest very own Cowboy!  Cowboy Carl (aka: John's uncle) will teach you the best techniques for calf roping.

While you are at it, bring you best barrel racing move and compete in the first annual WWHF Stick Rodeo.

These events are sure to keep you grinning!