DEF CON Closing Ceremonies

The conference presentation discusses the various departments and teams involved in organizing the event, including the Cyber Grand Challenge and Capture the Flag contests. The speaker expresses gratitude towards the participants and organizers, and highlights the importance of collaboration and community in the cybersecurity field.

• Over 300 people helped organize the event, with many more volunteers and friends of friends filling gaps
• Various departments and teams were involved, including administration, arts and entertainment, demo labs, dispatch and radio, press, and production
• The Cyber Grand Challenge and Capture the Flag contests were major highlights of the event
• The speaker expresses gratitude towards all participants and organizers, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community in the cybersecurity field

The speaker mentions the Cyber Grand Challenge, in which the winning machine, Mayhem, is granted a black badge. The speaker wonders what the machine would say if it could speak, and invites a member of the winning team to share their thoughts. The team member expresses gratitude towards DARPA and the organizers, and highlights the two-year journey leading up to the contest. The speaker also mentions the high energy and excitement surrounding the Capture the Flag contest, and thanks all participants and organizers for their involvement.

DEF CON Closing Ceremonies