DEF CON's response to the badge controversy

Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by aestetix on Saturday August 10, 2024 @07:11PM (#41212906)

I would be very interested to know what DefCon's budget for the badges is, and how much latitude was built in for things like chip shortages, rush shipping, etc. A big project like this, especially during major geopolitical strive, could have all sorts of unforseen complications. DefCon has been around the block a few times and should know how to handle things. But without details, it's impossible to know for sure.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by joezydeco on Saturday August 10, 2024 @08:15PM (#41213134)

This one seemed a bit riskier, using the new Raspberry Pi microcontroller that's not even for sale yet. Granted, the parts were probably donated, but getting the timelines right must have been a concern.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by 5ci3nc3 on Saturday August 10, 2024 @08:06PM (#41213102)

I'd like to know why badges are being used at all. It's DefCon- isn't there a more creative way to handle security?

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by tptacek on Saturday August 10, 2024 @08:14PM (#41213131)

People love these stupid badges. That's why they get made.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by borski on Saturday August 10, 2024 @11:49PM (#41213865)

Every other year they build a hackable “smart badge,” and people love to hack on those things. Are they necessary? No. They’re toys. But they’re fun.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by llm_trw on Sunday August 11, 2024 @01:26AM (#41214160)

It's not defcon's job to figure out how EE should charge for their projects.

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