Mike D.
I connect smart people, build communities, and live on the chaordic fringe. I know Payments Security (PCI).

More exciting than the latest 0-day in acrobat or Internet Exploder, it is time for the DEF CON CFP to open! This year features no wait Insta-Badge technology!

What: DEF CON 18 Call For Papers
When: The Call for Papers will close on June 1, 2010
How: Complete the Call for Papers Form and send to talks at defcon dot org

DEF CON will take place at...

http://www.securitybsides.org/BSidesLasVegas (http://bit.ly/BSidesLV)

BSides is an ad-hoc gathering of information security types born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants. It is entirely community driven. It is where conversations for the next-big-thing may be happening. We've followed the BarCamp...

SOURCE attendees will experience two and a half days of intense one hour sessions taught by top security experts. Sessions hold 50-60 students, providing an intimate environment where attendees can ask questions, participate in discussions, and interact with other delegates and speakers.

Attendees will have the choice of three tracks:

Security...

We are calling the fellowship together once again, this time in the shire of Palantir in Palo Alto. So get your robes and wizard hats ready!

SuperHappyDevHouse37. Saturday April 10, 2010. 151 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. 2pm-12am. The Palo Alto CalTrain station is only one block away!

Come and check out one of the old Facebook...

Security B-Sides is an in-conference focused on expanding the spectrum of conversation around information security. It's the "barcamp" of security events and a great place to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

BSidesSanFrancisco (BSidesSF) is happening on March 2-3, 2010 with a location space still undisclosed. There...

Live Acoustic Soul Thursdays at the Meridian at 2050 University Ave. Come grab a bite and groove to the sounds of J-Soul featuring Shea on Bass. Old school jams on the acoustic tip!

Taekwondoins: come after practice! We'll still be playing. What better place to go after workout than a bar?

Team: If you're not practicing and if...