In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder Vivek has a conversation with Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat. Join Jeff and Vivek as they discuss their experiences at DEF CON and how it’s evolved over the years, what’s next for both sides and more!0:00 Introduction and DEF CON’s new venue3:24 Vivek’s experience at DEF CON 32 with SquareX5:21 Making an inclusive DEF CON culture6:50 Jeff’s experience at DEF CON 328:52 Presenting “Breaking Secure Web Gateways (SWG) for Fun and Profit” on the DEF CON 32 main stage13:42 DEF CON training and what’s next for Jeff15:32 Bringing the DEF CON flavor to Singapore International Cyber Week16:20 Wrapping up the conference 🔔 Follow Jeff and Vivek on:https://defcon.social/@thedarktangenthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekramachandran/ 📖 Episode Summary:Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, reflects on the rapid changes and challenges faced in organizing DEF CON, He highlights the importance of creating a welcoming environment that encourages spontaneous interactions and fosters a sense of belonging among attendees, regardless of their expertise.SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran also shares his experiences presenting at DEF CON since his first time at the conference in 2007, noting the significant impact of live feedback and open dialogue on advancing cybersecurity research. He also mentions the positive audience reaction from SquareX’s talk “Breaking Secure Web Gateways (SWG) for Fun and Profit” on the DEF CON 32 main stage, and its impact on vendors and the industry.The conversation underscores DEF CON's evolution, with both parties appreciating how the event has grown while maintaining its core values of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning.🔥 Powered by SquareXDeployed as a lightweight extension, SquareX turns any browser, on any device, into a secure enterprise browser. Find out more about SquareX at https://hubs.la/Q03rPcbf0

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