In the continuing series of “pre-conference” posts…

I’ve got a few things that I find make Blackhat and Defcon more survivable – either as amplifications to or in addition to the (not)official survival guide

In no particular order:

  • bring a water bottle
  • fill it with water
  • drink it
  • repeat hourly
  • spend some quality time hardening your computer
  • don’t join the wall of sheep
  • carry nothing of value on your person
  • leave nothing of value in your room
  • you are no longer the smartest/best hacker within 50km of yourself
  • don’t feel too bad about it – there are 5000 other not-as-good-as-the-best hackers nearby who can learn something from you and you can learn something from each and every one of them
  • talk to anyone and everyone
  • except Priest
  • participate
  • observe
  • eat every 8 hours
  • get enough rest
  • never close your eyes
  • have fun
  • excessive drinking makes you no one’s friend

Any more ideas from all of you out there?

[tags]blackhat, defcon[/tags]

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