07-12, 22:00–22:50 (US/Eastern), Marillac Auditorium
In this presentation, Kody will share his journey in teaching ethical hacking with low-cost microcontrollers, making learning both accessible and engaging on a shoestring budget. With a background in ethical hacking and expertise in creating low-cost hacking tools, Kody will go over lessons learned teaching numerous workshops and designing prototypes specifically for beginners. The hurdles in teaching microcontrollers, such as complex setups and technical barriers, will be discussed and the talk will explore solutions like WebSerial and user-friendly languages like MicroPython and CircuitPython. Various beginner-friendly microcontrollers, including ESP8266, ESP32S2/3, and Pi Pico, will be covered, emphasizing their educational advantages and how grant funding can make these tools more accessible.
Kody Kinzie is a Montana-based ethical hacker who specializes in teaching beginners about open-source intelligence, Wi-Fi security, and electronics. He's taught cybersecurity to millions of beginners on popular YouTube channels like Hak5, Null Byte, and SecurityFwd. He also organizes cybersecurity training, talks, and outreach events at hackerspaces and conferences around the world.
