DEFCON Group DCG518

DCG518 is a DEF CON group focused on community, education, mentoring and bringing the InfoSec community in the NY Capital District together. Our gatherings feature presentations, workshops, CTFs, and anything else in which the community is interested. The group is community-driven, and allows its members to be active so they can learn or teach about a subject they are passionate about. DC518 also supports the already-existing security-related and technology-focused groups, and we encourage members of all groups to collaborate and share knowledge. We are strong together. The mission of the DCG518 group is to advance knowledge and educate anyone interested in science, technology, and other areas of information security through project collaborations, group gatherings, and group activities that will best serve our community and the world. This gathering/presentation/workshop session is free and open to all.

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• Generative AI - Security & Exploitation (Presentation)

This presentation is about Generative Artificial intelligence -AI- Security and Exploitation with a specification in Prompt Injection, a very simple, yet effective vulnerability ranked number 1 in the OWASP Top Ten Generative AI vulnerabilities. This presentation will go into depth about all forms of Prompt Injection attacks as well as their mitigations. Furthermore, there will be a demonstration of a proof of concept -POC- of an adversarial generative AI prompt injection attack.

• Lockpicking Workshop

Join us for an exciting, hands-on Lockpicking Workshop where we explore the art and science behind mechanical locks—and how understanding their inner workings makes us all smarter about security. Whether you're a curious beginner or a cybersecurity enthusiast, this workshop offers a rare peek into the physical side of security. Far from encouraging unauthorized entry, this workshop teaches the mindset of a security professional: understanding how things break is the first step in learning how to protect them. Come ready to pick, learn, and challenge your thinking—because security is not just digital, and curiosity is the master key.

Event is free and open to all the community. No attendee limits.