Introduction to Meshtastic – Building Decentralized Mesh Networks with Affordab

Introduction to Meshtastic – Building Decentralized Mesh Networks with Affordable LoRa Radios
Speaker: Matt Neely - Director of Information Security, Progressive Insurance
Details:
What if you could send text messages, share locations, or gather sensor data—without relying on Wi-Fi, cell towers, or the internet? Meshtastic is an open-source project that transforms affordable LoRa radios into a decentralized mesh communication network. In this session, we’ll explore how Meshtastic works, real-world use cases (from disaster response to conferences like DEFCON), and how you can get started. This talk will provide a hands-on look at the growing Meshtastic ecosystem, including a local Northeast Ohio community that you can join today.

Speaker Bio:
Matt Neely, CISSP, CPP, is the Director of Information Security at Progressive Insurance and has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity. He has presented on technical and business risk topics at more than 100 local, national, and international conferences and has published numerous articles in industry magazines. He is also the author of Wireless Reconnaissance in Penetration Testing.
In addition to his professional work, Matt holds an Amateur Extra Class license and has been a licensed amateur radio operator for over 30 years. He is passionate about all things radio and leveraging amateur radio to support individuals and communities during times of crisis.