Def Con project launches ‘cyber-volunteer’ initiative to help most vulnerable critical infrastructure sectors

One of the largest hacker and security conferences in the world is leveraging the capabilities of its meeting attendees who took part in village events to launch “DEF CON Franklin,” an initiative that will use the power of the community to help support under-resourced critical infrastructure sectors improve their cybersecurity.

“DEF CON Franklin” includes the creation of an “annual Hackers Almanack,” which will take lessons learned from each of the Def Con conference villages and the volunteer-based critical infrastructure effort,...