#313: Ex-NSA Hacker Hacks Black Hat And DEFCON

FEEDBACK: Due to comments received, make sure you watch the whole video before you get upset about what Neal is saying. He recommends that you go to these conferences - but only with the right game plan. There's really no point you going to either DEFCON or Black Hat unless you do it right. Neal Bridges (Ex-NSA Hacker) tells us the mistakes that people make and how to make the most of the conferences. Menu: Are DEFCON and Black Hat worth going to? 0:00 Be honest with yourself: 1:25 Casinos are a trap: 2:30 Neal is back! 3:28 Neal's experience: 5:04 What are DEFCON and Black Hat: 5:30 Are they worth going to? 8:19 David gives Neal a hard time: 9:18 What David does at conferences: 10:30 How does Neal approach DEFCON and Black Hat: 10:55 Why bother going? 12:24 Pointless to go if you want to go to the talks: 14:38 Black Hat Talks Reality: 15:50 Neal bashes the conferences - reason 2 (training) 17:54 You shouldn't be here (toxicity)! 20:27 Neal still complaining (jokes): 22:26 The main reason to go: 24:02 Neal Hacks Black Hat: 30:02 Neal you are at a different level? What about us who are new? 30:47 Being an introvert makes it even more difficult: 32:51 You are delusional: 33:33 Strategy for 2022: 35:08 Lilly Clark example: 39:30 Take some friends: 39:55 People lie to themselves: 40:36 David pushes Neal - personal connection: 42:30 You need to play golf! Look at the long term (20 year plan): 45:49 Our plan: 47:30 Build it into your salary / bonus: 49:37 Content creation vs conferences: 54:55 Sharing is caring: 59:05 Videos with Neal Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ================ Connect with me: ================ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbombal ================ Connect with Neal: ================ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealbridges/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITJunkie Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cyber_insecurity Did I miss something? Please comment. defcon black hat defcon 2021 defcon 2022 black hat 2021 black hat 2022 defcon conference black hat conference hacking hack nsa hacker hack the conference nsa nsa hacker nsa hacking ethical hacking cybersecurity ceh oscp ine try hack me hack the box hacking ethical hacker ethical hacking oscp cybersecurity oscp certification ctf for beginners Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! #blackhat #defcon #hacking