DEF CON 32 is Cancelled?? (No, but here's all you need to know!)

[@dameanvil]

00:00 📅 Defcon 32 is happening this summer at the Las Vegas Convention Center, marking the 14th or 15th venue change in its history. 02:02 🏨 The Las Vegas Convention Center consists of interconnected buildings, and Defcon will take place in the West Hall. 02:37 🏙 While the West Hall offers the convenience of having everything under one roof, it lacks nearby hotel accommodations. 04:00 🏨 The Marriott, located across the street from the convention center, is a convenient option for accommodation due to its proximity. 05:00 🚝 The monorail provides transportation options, connecting various hotels and landmarks along the strip. 06:03 🚗 Parking is available at the convention center, with the Diamond Lot being one of the options. 07:12 💼 The Seagull Select Rooms, offering budget lodging, may not be the most upscale choice for accommodation. 08:07 🏨 Other hotel options include those affiliated with Hilton properties or MGM Resorts, albeit located further away from the convention center. 09:55 🏞 While some hotels may seem close to the convention center on a map, walking distances can be deceiving due to the spread-out nature of Las Vegas. 12:43 🎰 The monorail serves as a convenient mode of transportation, with stations near popular destinations such as the High Roller and Flamingo. 15:29 🤝 Informa, the company behind Black Hat, played a significant role in supporting Defcon, ensuring its continuation despite challenges. 16:10 🧡 Attendees are encouraged to stay connected and look out for each other, fostering the sense of community that defines Defcon. 17:25 🌈 Remembering Frankie Fangs, a beloved pet, highlights the importance of cherishing loved ones, whether furry or not. Consider making a donation to a local Humane Society in Frankie's honor.

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

The timecode for Frankie starts/is 16:40. It's a little weird to see this in a video.

[@caretchara]

ai is insane

[@AugustMcKenna]

Losing pets is always awful. I'm glad you were able to share 10 years of fun and joy with him!

[@AssortedBits]

Just a watcher and non-security guy who loves your calm explanations, but I'm sorry about the loss of your cat!

[@PaulYourBase]

You and Tarah gave him the best life he could ever have. So sorry for your loss. RIP Frankie.

[@chrisdixon5241]

Thanks for the video and sorry for your sad news at the end :( 10 years isn't a bad innings and I'm sure you make sure they have the best life a cat could hope for!

[@rage9715]

Makes me want to adopt a cat now, also i admire how humble you are towards everyone and everything. We need more people like you.

[@Alex_Vir]

Person: *sees emotional hurt * Person: "I want that"

[@carolinafrog4365]

this is the kinda stuff i wish i could go engage with! i obliterated my lumbar spine back in 2013.... "being vertical" is becoming less of an option the older i get. hugging Oliver and Chloe, much love to you and yours!

[@ExploitSage]

I will be sure to give my own little void Iggy, as well as my tabby Tippi, some extra kisses and loving today. Possibly against their will. 😭

[@thegoodshot]

Sorry for your loss! RIP Frankie!

[@beatsbyandrew]

I heard the east wing of the convention center has a pool on the roof

[@ww11gunny]

No no it up three stories past the roof

[@electrickery]

Nah man I heard it was in the basement

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

Frankie Fangs was well loved and obviously loved you both very much. I'm sending so much love to you and Tarah as you grieve his passing and remember his life now and always. 🖤

[@DeviantOllam]

thank you, baby 💚

[@jonnyboris]

Thanks for all you videos Dev, I really appreciate them. Losing a friend, fur covered or not is never easy. Take it easy, my thoughts are with you.

[@wishbone1138]

Funny I did this same analysis last week. I noticed you didn't mention the new Fontainebleau to the north. That's right across from the parking lot to the northwest. FB does have a southern exit. Check street view, it looks pretty good. It's not as close as the Marriott (it's close though), but honestly the FB hotel looks like it has a lot more going on in terms of food and things nearby. There does not seem to be much south of that hall near the Marriott.. Also I look forward to hacker takeover of peppermill, love that place! Sooooo sorry for your loss, they live just long enough to break our hearts. Stay strong.

[@DeviantOllam]

Curious, I did see the Fountainebleau in some street view photos but it always looked so much further away that I dismissed it a little bit. I am going to check it out in person on my next recon on the ground

[@wishbone1138]

@@DeviantOllam Curious what you find out, but looked pretty close to me on street view from the south side of the property. Checking property map, there's a nice south exit across from parking lot. Of course there's the obligatory trek through a casino property which adds to the travel time, but thankfully that should be mostly inside. Another bonus, closer to the workshop space.

[@derekbroestler7687]

Sorry for y'all's loss man. It's never easy losing a member of the family. Gonna be doing some work for a local rescue this month, I'll make sure to take a little more off the discount in honor of Frankie.

[@TomBresson]

I stayed at Circus Circus for CES, a few years back. It was walkable to the convention center, but that was in January, not the sweltering summer. Rooms were fine, old, smells like old cigarettes... It's walkable though. Pepper Mill is fucking amazing. Great place for drinks. Sending love for your lost four-legged friend.

[@davidholliday6772]

I have several Black cats I have adopted. I rescued many others. Im sorry for Frankie Fangs passing. made me cry.

[@MrTechblackdog]

me too.😢

[@RF-qx6ic]

I’m very sorry to hear about Frankie.

[@mister_woot]

There's a local rescue called Hector's House here in Devon. I'll donate in Frankie's name, Dev. They're a two person outfit run on a shoestring and I always do what I can for them.

[@bloodgain]

Damn, I'm sorry to hear you lost your furry friend. I've lost several over the last few years from a big group of older kitties; the oldest was 17 when she finally decided she was too tired to keep going. It's never easy, and harder when it's so unexpected, but I'm glad it was quick and painless for him. Much love to you and Tarah, brother.

[@Saand1338]

Sorry to you and Tarah for your loss, a pet is a member of the family and their passing always hurts deep 😥 I hope your other cat, Whisper, is okay too. It can be difficult to comfort a pet through their grief. And for what it's worth, a small animal welfare group in the middle of nowhere Australia just got a donation in Frankie's honour ✊

[@phillyphakename1255]

I love the closing with "look out for each other". It's a good guiding statement for life, and theres been a few reminders in the past few months for me of the difference it makes in the life of me and others. Its been true for a decade, but I've seen much of the fruit of that labor coming to a head recently. Thanks, Dev.

[@java230]

So sorry for your loss. Fur babies are a huge part of our lives.

[@MarvinCZ]

I feel for you with Frankie. A close friend's kitty just unexpectedly passed during a spay. I loved playing with that little demon.

[@Nderak]

Im sorry for your loss

[@beethimbles8801]

Love from paw parents to you two. They’ll be extra treats today I suspect in our house ❤

[@artstudio9673]

"Learning the answer to the great mystery" what an eloquent way to describe life and death, so sorry for your loss, lost my "Little Caesars" a few years ago had him from the whom to his demise, he was over 20 years old......I understand your loss, so sorry.

[@MrBobisadog]

My thoughts are with you both. No words can help with this news. Hang in there.

[@zaprodk]

I'm soo sorry to hear of your loss. We love the kitties.

[@LtKernelPanic]

Aww sorry to hear about your furball. I thought sure as hell we were going to lose our dog right after Christmas but thanks to an amazing vet staff he's still around and slowly improving. Seems like yesterday he about yanked my arm off when we walked out of the shelter. Also for pet owners get pet insurance. Holy hell I wish I had because the vet bills haven't been cheap.

[@LeviGlenhue]

Sorry to hear about your kitty! That's super rough no matter the circumstances.

[@cardude1957]

Thanks for this video. I've been following you for some months now and watched a ton of your videos and presentations, and it really makes me want want to make it to a Defcon soon. I'm terribly sorry to hear about Frankie Fangs. It's such a mess losing a pet, it's the same as loosing a close part of your family. We lost our cat two decades ago and I still think about her all the time. She will forever be a part of my pets name security questions, and Frankie will be a part of yours.

[@Jango1989]

Thanks very much for this video! Very sorry for your loss.

[@TheSac1122]

Thanks for the video Deviant. Can't wait for August!

[@joshk8554]

Really informative video particularly on the accommodation, thank you!

[@FAB1150]

I hugged my small black void puppy for you, so sorry for your loss.

[@jayybarra6236]

As always Dev big hugs from Desert Storm Vet. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts.

[@Chirael]

Nice movie clip, very appropriate 😂 Really appreciate your covering all the options and also some of the extra info about the change. Thanks for making this video 🙏

[@Chirael]

Also sorry to hear about your loss with Frankie; I made a donation to Cats With No Hope in his honor/memory

[@benjaminerickson9732]

Aw man I am sorry to hear about your cat. We foster dogs and some how we tend to hold on to little ones with heart conditions and abused backgrounds. It's an wonderful thing to get to let them live their best life, we feel for you guys.

[@ryanvargas4889]

My deepest condolences from me and my feline family members. I’m sure you have given him a beautiful life. My thoughts are with you brother.

[@mwiz100]

I recently was at a convention at the West hall and I did much of this research via street view and so on working out what hotels seem close but really... aren't. Great digest of information here! Also interestingly the first place I ever stayed in vegas (also attending this same conference I was at again) was at the Rivera, and now being back for the same event on basically the same ground. But yeah years ago I made the mistake of "oh this is a couple blocks away, we can walk to it." NOPE. BAD idea especially in the growing heat after being up all night...

[@_3xpl0its_]

Thanks Deviant!! I feel your pain with your pet, its too painful. Take care.💓

[@peema10]

Whelp. That was a closer. I know it's something we logically accept going in but that doesn't make it any easier when the time comes. Sorry for your loss.

[@pkchong79]

sorry for you loss. pets are no less members of our family than our loved human family.

[@iPsychlops]

Sending love for your fur babies 💔

[@GeorgeBobeck]

I am sorry for your and your family’s loss.

[@CrimLawGeek]

So sorry for your loss.

[@antoinechasse65]

That's not a tear, I have dust in my eye...what Do you mean I'm crying? I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@EyeMWing]

Back when defcon was at the Riv, I stayed at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club, which is Hilton's timeshare property. It wasn't *too* bad of a hike *BUT* a solid half of it was through the Riv casino, which is now the convention center's parking crater and thus has neither air conditioning nor alcoholic beverages. Also don't know if HGVC still does hotel duty or if they're timeshare only at this point.

[@AdMan-The-LabRat]

Condolences & Congrats! Thank you for elegantly simplifying the complexity and mitigating any potential emotional befuddlement.

[@jamietynanjt]

My condolences 😢

[@XaqFixx]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@SkylerLinux]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@ladylilithparker]

So many hugs.

[@ncc74656m]

For starters, I'm so sorry about Frankie. My Sandy just passed last year and even though it's been a bit since he was my cat (a friend took him in), I miss him terribly and felt that loss. On a topical note, the week before DC last year was in like the 120s every day, the staff at my hotel said you could literally not walk safely to Caesar's Forums.

[@fennshysa1]

really sorry to hear about your little furball passing. I trust he is in a better place with lots of scritches and sun warmed spots as he rules his kingdom with a soft paw

[@KevinNHaw]

So sorry to hear about Frankie. Peace.

[@theMikeKrejci]

Usually stay at Westgate when have a convention at West Hall. Not too bad of a walk. Stayed at Resorts World last summer, great resort. Best part right across the street from Tacos el Gordo.

[@laptop006]

"The monorail actually has stations at places you want to be" ... as a Sydneysider who lives a block from one of the old stations I find this hard to believe.

[@yetzt]

defcon is only five bits, 31 was the last one before they get an additional bit.

[@dclemons6200]

I knew about Frankie from Tarah's Mastodon, but right before you announced the news here, my bossy tuxedo "supervisor" announced that she wanted attention and, in a rare bit of tolerance, allowed me to shoulder-snuggle her as we listened. We both send our condolences, especially to Whisper.

[@zoenagy9458]

Looks like this is the new burning man

[@ImGumbyDangit]

Last time I was at a CATV show in Vegas, we were in the West Hall and I stayed at the Courtyard Marriot, and that was very nice. I don't remember that Large Marriot right across the street however.

[@qkb3128]

Wish y’all a great time.

[@swooka689]

Super helpful! Thank you

[@Nf6xNet]

I will hug my dog Anise for you right now.

[@EthosAtheos]

"Tesla, Sewer thing." LOVE that description.

[@meh.7539]

Hey, man. I'm really sorry to hear about Frankie. Big internet hugs for you and Tara. That's really tough, man. Regarding Caesars pulling DC: Do we know *why* it was pulled so abruptly?

[@BuddyL]

Good info about DEF CON. Condolences about li'l Frankie Fangs. 🐱

[@pmkwiek]

Condolences

[@ryanvargas4889]

I’m bummed that Terribles is now gone!

[@csudsuindustries]

Now I have Alexis Park flashbacks with the tent on the roof.....

[@DeviantOllam]

good times

[@heatherryan9820]

Heck, I'd stay at a Red Roof Inn if that meant I could go to Defcon, but that's probably never gonna happen, so I'll stick with my B-Sides.

[@comosaycomosah]

Oof that sucks bud i know how bad that sucks i miss having animals its been awhile. Its better to have had them tho and all that 😢 hopefully def con goes well i wanna make it there so so bad sometime soon

[@nigelgunn322]

Last time I was there, there was also a bus service running the strip all day.

[@curtishoffmann6956]

Raising a glass in tribute to Franky.

[@JiSe6669]

Donated to the shelter where we got our little black demon in the name of Frankie.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

The RTC is also not bad if you don't mind 20-30 minutes of transit time, I've used that in years past.

[@w3zz3]

I feel your loss. Take care!

[@psyberian]

My first time in Vegas was for CES (that has it's own stories) but I was staying at the Strat and thought I could walk to the convention center. I did it, but damn that sucked. I've had multiple bad Caesars stays over the last few years, especially the Linq keeps getting worse every year. I'm probably staying MGM or Sahara this year and monorailing it. You can get a three day monorail pass for $30 of unlimited rides which is great. It swings by every 10 minutes or so I think, maybe less. You just need to be on the east side of the strip on one of the many stops from Sahara to MGM Grand.

[@penvzila]

I was shocked at how good the food at the circus circus was. Now in 2024 it's no longer cheap but it's cheap comparatively.

[@lyfandeth]

I've got H1B visas and rickshaw drivers already lined up. We figure we can move 3500 people per hour for distances under a mile. We're negotiating with Uber to use their app for the week.

[@brettlaw4346]

I'm curious if the MGM casino hack had anything to do with it.

[@YourBusinessGeek]

The loop stops service to Resorts World at 6:30pm, Vegas time. Terrible.

[@thefrub]

Sorry to hear about Frankie, I had a feline friend go to sleep a few months ago and it's never easy ♥ Can you walk through the other convention halls to get to the LVCC West Hall from the Boingo station, to stay out of the sun?

[@DeviantOllam]

you can connect from West to Central via the skybridge but i do not know how far south you can exit the structure and where the south lobbies are on the east side of Paradise

[@AdMan-The-LabRat]

12:12 IS THAT THAT BIG ELECTRIC EYEBALL THING >>--> "The Sphere" on the MonoRail Across from the Holiday Inn Club?

[@ludoarends]

Sphere is inbetween the Wynn Golf Club and Holiday Inn Club yeah. The blue pin and "Sphere" are overlapped with the blue monorail line.

[@mrsethatwood]

oh my heart. time sucks.

[@brianboyd8692]

I did need a cry

[@zellfaze]

One day Ill be able to afford to go. Wanted to for near 20 years now. Yay poverty. I hope you all have a great time! It always looks fun.

[@SchwartzNicole]

I have stayed at those siegel select - not bad but slight sketch for sure - did that when needed to save money and check in on our storage unit etc through the year.

[@DeviantOllam]

oh right on... first-hand knowledge is always appreciated. do you recall if they have regular nightly rates or only long-term stays?

[@SchwartzNicole]

@@DeviantOllamI for sure have stayed like ~3 nights and ~7 nights i don't recall there being a minimum but the week rates were cheaper than nightly (per night) I had a rental car, no issues with anyone trying to get into it (also didn't leave obvious valuables) the rooms were clean but old and shabby, and there was like a microwave and stuff so i could hit the grocery and eat breakfast and lunch while i worked. I stayed by myself, no problems, friendly staff when i stayed. but certainly not the westin!

[@DeviantOllam]

@@SchwartzNicole right on.... thanks for the info there!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

I've known about defcon since 2000, but still haven't made it to one. Sucks.

[@ZaxMan3D]

Year im still trying to get my boss to flip the bill for for a def con + black hat :D but good to know if this year is the year

[@Cfomodz]

My first con was at the Riv.. Good memories.

[@Cfomodz]

Have also stayed at Circus Circus one of the following years and it is indeed one of the hotels

[@Cfomodz]

Also don't walk... It's so hot

[@Cfomodz]

Sorry about your loss. Wishing you the best

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

Mine too! Good memories for me as well. ☺️

[@barricuda]

Nevada doesn't have an 'H' in it.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

"Maybe the pool is leaking..."

[@DeviantOllam]

☔

[@wobblysauce]

Sub $100 is my jam.

[@ident42]

what movie is that clip from?

[@DeviantOllam]

Like the History Channel meme says... "Aliens"

[@RealRickCox]

All these years.... I thought a DefCon was someone who was hearing impaired and went to jail. :)

[@kevinb2469]

Uhh. @1:21 is that a scribble outline goatse?!? Oh dear.

[@CharlesBallowe]

I miss the AP.

[@ryanwilson_canada]

Can someone send me a flipper zero before my idiot government bans yet another thing they don't understand? Lol I really wish i could make it to defcon etc, flights from NB canada to las vegas are just so bloody expensive, plus a friend of mine in Washington would kill me for being on that side of the continent, and not driving up and have dinner and drinks. Lol So sorry to hear about Frankie, it's always difficult losing pets. My well wishes to you and Tarah. Hope everyone is taking care and staying safe.