Computer security conference

A computer security conference is a convention for individuals involved in computer security. They generally serve as meeting places for system and network administrators, hackers, and computer security experts.

Common activities at hacker conventions may include:

• Presentations from keynote speakers or panels. Common topics include social engineering, lockpicking, penetration testing, and hacking tools.^[1][2]
• Hands-on activities and competitions such as capture the flag (CTF).
• "Boot camps" offering training and certification in Information Technology.^[3]