A local DEF CON group (DCG) is part of “a global community of hackers, thinkers, makers
and others bent on being part of the elegant chaos they want to see in the world”
(--The Dark Tangent)

DC215 is a DEF CON group focused on community, education, mentoring and bringing the hacker and InfoSec community in the Philadelphia area together. It is a gathering that will 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. DC215 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 Philly InfoSec strong together!

The mission of the DC215 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.

Our Next Meetings

Friday, September 5th, 6pm
Location: Ex Machina Parlor/Mapache Salvage

First Friday Open House

Join us at Ex Machina Parlor and Mapache Salvage as we celebrate the hacker spirit! Show off your latest toy or project. Whether it's your war driving rig or your shiny new Flipper Zero we want to see what you're doing! Or just come chill, grab a drink, and enjoy whatever's playing on the big screen next door at Saika's Cafe.



Thursday, September 18th, 9pm
Location: Ritz Five
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DC215 Celebrates 30 Years of Hackers

HACK THE PLANET! 🌍💻

ATTENTION ALL KEYBOARD COWBOYS AND SCREEN QUEENS!

It's been THREE DECADES since Acid Burn and Zero Cool first graced our screens with their elite hacking skills, rollerblading prowess, and questionable fashion choices. Join DC215 as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie that made us all want to hack Gibson and crash the system!

Dress Code, think cyberpunk meets 90s rave. Leather jackets, neon, sunglasses at night, and anything that screams "I can crash your mainframe."

Come for the nostalgia, stay for the community. Whether you're a seasoned pentester or someone who just thinks Angelina Jolie looked cool with that pixie cut, all skill levels welcome!

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DC215 Sponsors - Past



Thank you to our past sponsors!



Interested in becoming a DC215 sponsor? Please email defcon215 -at- protonmail.com and we'll send you our sponorship prospectus.



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