08/10/2016 UPDATE: This post also appeared in the Wall of Sheep blog ->> CLICK HERE
They say not to bring any electronic devices at DEFCON!? .... what's the fun in that? Well, your mother also said not to get in a strange car with a stranger... UBER, anyone?
They say not to bring any electronic devices at DEFCON!? .... what's the fun in that? Well, your mother also said not to get in a strange car with a stranger... UBER, anyone?
It’s time to prep your gear for the Packet Hacking Village (PHV) at DEFCON 24. Although, the PHV staff will have some gear for you to use, I highly recommend to bring your own "FOR DEFCON USE ONLY" gear.
For the Wall of Sheep and Wi-Fi Sheep Hunt you'll need a laptop with wired and wireless sniffing capabilities. I spent about $200 for a used laptop from eBay. Also, invested on an Alpha wireless USB card from Amazon, load Kali on the laptop and you're basically good to go. Most tools you'll need are already included in Kali. The PHV staff can help you refine your setup and config depending on what event you want to try out.
For the Wall of Sheep and Wi-Fi Sheep Hunt you'll need a laptop with wired and wireless sniffing capabilities. I spent about $200 for a used laptop from eBay. Also, invested on an Alpha wireless USB card from Amazon, load Kali on the laptop and you're basically good to go. Most tools you'll need are already included in Kali. The PHV staff can help you refine your setup and config depending on what event you want to try out.
For Sheep City, you can use the same laptop you plan to use for WOS and WIFISH. But it will require a bit more creativity and possibly a visit to the vendor area or Fry's. Prep for Bluetooth, ZigBee, IrDa, RF...etc. Be ready for anything.
Packet Detective runs like a classroom format. IMHO, this is a "MUST DO" event at PHV. PHV will have laptops setup for PD Agent trainees to use... Yes, you don't have to bring your own laptop to participate. This is a very popular event and laptops are limited. Sign up early.
Wi-Fi Sheep Hunt will also have a sign-up sheet for the gear use this year. You can use your own equipment to join the RF Sheep Hunt and code breaking fun. There will also be a couple of laptops for players to use, if you're to chicken to use yours, but only for limited time slots.
Capture the Packet has produced Black Badge winners at DEFCON. If you're just prepping now, you're already behind... you get my drift.
If you're asking which one to do first, I'd say do it all! But if it's your first ever visit at PHV, here's the order of events I'd suggest..
1. Packet Detective
2. Wall of Sheep
3. WiFi Sheep Hunt
4. Sheep City
5. Capture The Packet
Don't forget about the PHV Speaker Workshops which are excellent that it's almost always standing room only, no equipment required... well, maybe at least a pen and paper. PHV is also an excellent spot if you just want to hangout. Drop by and check out our DJs at the WOSDJCO... it will be hard to miss them -> required equipment = a drink in hand.
If you're asking which one to do first, I'd say do it all! But if it's your first ever visit at PHV, here's the order of events I'd suggest..
1. Packet Detective
2. Wall of Sheep
3. WiFi Sheep Hunt
4. Sheep City
5. Capture The Packet
Don't forget about the PHV Speaker Workshops which are excellent that it's almost always standing room only, no equipment required... well, maybe at least a pen and paper. PHV is also an excellent spot if you just want to hangout. Drop by and check out our DJs at the WOSDJCO... it will be hard to miss them -> required equipment = a drink in hand.
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