BoT In May

Hey Ladies & Gents!

Here we are once more, that time of the month has come to put your screen to sleep and have a friendly meet up!

Please see the following events that are planned for May:

Berne:    May 07 –  18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email board{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} if unsure what this means.)
Zurich:   May 14 –  18:30 CEST – (sign up here)
Lucerne: May 21 – 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} –

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW UPDATED MEETUP LOCATION FOR LUCERNE! – Restaurant/Bar St.Magdalena – https://www.magdalena.ch

 

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

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A brief thank you to all those that came to the first DC4131 Dojo event! We feel it was a great intro to bigger and better things to come and hope it proves to be a useful learning experience for those who join 🙂 Keep your eyes peeled on the Defcon Switzerland website for further details on future events.

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We are still very busy behind the scenes working to update and refresh our brands, websites and social media offerings, as well as keep you lovely people all swagged up at meetups. Watch this space for new offerings and updates soon! 🙂

As always, we value your feedback on any topic so don’t be shy to get in touch. Looking forward to catching up!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

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BoT In April

What’s up Ladies & Gents,

Once again, it’s that time of the month to put your mouse back in its cage and have a friendly meet up!

Please see the following events that are planned for April:

Berne:    April 02 –  18:30 CET  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email board{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} if unsure what this means.)
Zurich:   April 09 –  18:30 CET – (sign up here)
Lucerne: April 16 – 18:30 CET  – (sign up here) or contact rico{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

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Don’t forget we have our first DC4131 Defcon Dojo on Wednesday April 24th at eParadise from 18:30. This inaugural event is open to ALL and will become a members only event thereafter, so don’t miss out!! Or become an official Defcon Switzerland member to not miss out on this and other exclusive events 😉

For those who missed the last post, the DC4131 Dojo is a place where your l33t hacker skills, across specific hardware, software, applications, protocols, etc. can be initiated, upgraded and fine tuned in our workshop style hands on experience sessions, of course in a relaxed and chilled environment 🙂

We will be looking to run this around every 2 months, with each session dedicated to a specific training topic, as well as having some cool consistent stuff on the side. Further details about where, when and what to expect of this new event will be posted to our main Defcon Switzerland website soon so keep your eyes peeled!

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As always, we value your feedback on any topic so don’t be shy to get in touch. Looking forward to catching up!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

 

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BoT In March

Hello Guys & Gals,

Once again, it’s that time of the month to put your on fire keyboard down and have a friendly meet up!

Please see the following events that are planned for March:

Berne:    March 05 –  18:30 CET  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email board{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} if unsure what this means.)
Zurich:   March 12 –  18:30 CET – (sign up here)
Lucerne: March 19 – 18:30 CET  – (sign up here) or contact rico{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

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As you may have noticed in previous months updates, we are starting to host some new events throughout the year, on top of the monthly BoT!

We are excited to announce our new event, the DC4131 Defcon Dojo…. where your l33t hacker skills, across specific hardware, software, applications, protocols, etc. can be initiated, upgraded and fine tuned in our workshop style hands on experience sessions, of course in a relaxed and chilled environment 🙂

We will be looking to run this around every 2 months, with each session dedicated to a specific training topic, as well as having some cool consistent stuff on the side. Further details about where, when and what to expect of this new event will be posted to our main Defcon Switzerland website soon so keep your eyes peeled!

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We are also looking forward to hosting our members only Hack-Night coming up this Saturday, giving all the more reason for those yet not signed up, to sign up and become official Defcon Switzerland members for access to all events we organise 😉 For only 20 Swissies a year, what more could you want? For further membership details please go to the Defcon Switzerland website or drop the board an email.

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Looking forward to catching up!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

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BoT In February

Hello Guys & Gals,

For already the second time this year, it’s that time of the month to put your overused keyboard down and have a friendly meet up!

Please see the following events that are planned for February:

Berne:     February 05 –  18:30 CET  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email board{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} if unsure what this means.)
Zurich:    February 12 –  18:30 CET – (sign up here)
Lucerne: February  19 – 18:30 CET  – (sign up here) or contact rico{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

*Super Secret Easter Egg For New Upcoming DC4131 Event(s)*

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“HeeeeeYAAAAwwwwww” – Not So Silent Ninja

 

More details to come in due course. As always, we encourage and welcome any comments, questions  and feedback about anything and everything, either in person or via our email. Don’t be shy…..

Looking forward to catching up!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

BoT In January

Hello Ladies & Gents,

We hope you all had a great time over the holiday season, and a new year equals, you guessed it, a new opportunity to catch up fellow hax0rs over a cold one 🙂

Please see the following events that are planned for January:

Berne:     January 08 –  18:30 CET  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email board{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org} if unsure what this means.)
Zurich:    January 08 –  18:30 CET – (sign up here)
Lucerne: January  15 – 18:30 CET  – (sign up here) or contact rico{at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

You may have noticed that the Geneva & Lausanne locations are currently MIA from the roster, we are currently taking actions to provide an improved and more consistent social offering in these locations. Keep your eyes peeled for updates if you are represented in these locations and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us should you have any further questions.

Looking forward to catching up!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

BoT In December

Hello Ladies & Gents,

For the final time this year, it is that time of the month. Please see the following events that are planned for December:

Berne: December 04 18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email the Defcon board if this gives ???)
Zurich: December 11 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Geneva: December  11 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Lucerne: December  18 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico {at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}
Lausanne: December 25 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

We at Defcon Switzerland wish you the best over this Christmas season. May you take the much needed breaks from the key strokes and refresh well for the new year. Catch you the other side!

Your Defcon Switzerland Team 🙂

 

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BoT In November

Hey Guys!

It’s that time of the month again, please see the following events that are planned for November:

Berne: November 06 18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz – please email the Defcon board if this gives ???)
Zurich: November 13 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Geneva: November  13 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Lucerne: November  20 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico {at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}
Lausanne: November  27 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

Here’s to another Hack Happens month 🙂

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BoT In October

Hey Guys!

It’s that time of the month again, please see the following events that are planned for October:

Berne: October 02 18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz)
Zurich: October 09 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Geneva: October  09 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Lucerne: October  16 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico {at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}
Lausanne: October  23 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

Happy October!! 🙂

BoT In September

Hey Guys!

It’s that time of the month again, please see the following events that are planned for September:

Berne: September 04 18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz)
Zurich: September 11 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Geneva: September 11 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Lucerne: September 18 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico {at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}
Lausanne: September 25 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

## We are also working on some new ideas for different events and evaluating what we are currently doing. Please feel free to feedback to any of the board team thoughts, feelings and suggestions about what you like/don’t like, all in the spirit of making this community bigger, better and fully inclusive of all 🙂 We really appreciate it!! ##

 

* COMING SOON UP!* 

Our annual DC4131 hike is becoming a tradition. So once again this is your chance to get away from monitors and keyboards. The primary date is Saturday, September 8th 2018. Backup date on bad weather is Sunday, September 23rd 2018.

This year’s hike will be done close to Eigenthal in the canton of Lucerne. We have at least two routes there and will choose based on who is participating. Attendees should be prepared for a 3-4 hour hike with around 500m up-/downhill. After the hike we will finish the day with a BBQ outdoors at one of the many fireplaces in the region.

If you’re in, then please sign up on the following Doodle until Monday September 3rd. The hike is open for everyone. If you want to bring colleagues or your better half then please sign them up separately: https://defcon-switzerland.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b56c8e27c94f702e359ac0086&id=9387a5cc34&e=6c4303d0ed

Equipment:
– Solid hiking boots and if available walking sticks
– Rain protection (even for good weather forecast)
– Sun protection (cap, sunglasses, sun cream)
– Backpack with enough to drink for the hike and food for the day and the BBQ

We will define the details (exact times, how to get there, weather
conditions) on Thursday, September 6th and send them those who signed up via Doodle (see above).

Hope to see many of you there!

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BoT In August

The following events are planned for August:

Berne: August 07 18:30 CEST  – (sign up via email to Indianz)
Zurich: August 14 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Geneva: August 14 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)
Lucerne: August 21 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here) or contact rico {at} defcon-switzerland {dot} {org}
Lausanne: August 28 18:30 CEST  – (sign up here)

As usual, sign up isn’t mandatory but it improves our planning, so we appreciate it. 🙂

 

Important:
All current location information can be found here.

 

* Additional Announcement * 

Our annual DC4131 hike is becoming a tradition. So once again this is your chance to get away from monitors and keyboards. The primary date is Saturday, September 8th 2018. Backup date on bad weather is Sunday, September 23rd 2018.

This year’s hike will be done close to Eigenthal in the canton of Lucerne. We have at least two routes there and will choose based on who is participating. Attendees should be prepared for a 3-4 hour hike with around 500m up-/downhill. After the hike we will finish the day with a BBQ outdoors at one of the many fireplaces in the region.

If you’re in, then please sign up on the following Doodle until Monday September 3rd. The hike is open for everyone. If you want to bring colleagues or your better half then please sign them up separately: https://defcon-switzerland.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b56c8e27c94f702e359ac0086&id=9387a5cc34&e=6c4303d0ed

Equipment:
– Solid hiking boots and if available walking sticks
– Rain protection (even for good weather forecast)
– Sun protection (cap, sunglasses, sun cream)
– Backpack with enough to drink for the hike and food for the day and the BBQ

We will define the details (exact times, how to get there, weather
conditions) on Thursday, September 6th and send them those who signed up via Doodle (see above).

Hope to see many of you there!