DEFCON is one of the world's largest and most notable hacker conventions. It brings together thousands of people—including cybersecurity professionals, hobbyist hackers, government agents, students, tech enthusiasts, and ME! —for talks, workshops, competitions, and networking. For three days, I’ll take a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity. With a better understanding of the topics, we can better craft messages that are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with audience needs.