Personal Digital Defense:Primer on OPSEC and Securing Your Digital Presence

Personal Digital Defense:Primer on OPSEC and Securing Your Digital Presence

Learn to secure your digital presence with OPSEC strategies, encryption, and privacy tools. Take control of your data!

By Hackers Guild PGH

Date and time

Saturday, May 24 · 10am - 3pm EDT.

Location

Hackers Guild PGH

2247 Babcock Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours
  • Free venue parking

Your Privacy is Under Attack—Take It Back

In today’s hyper-connected world, privacy is aggressively curtailed while security remains an afterthought. Our mobile phones, computers, smart devices, and even vehicles are riddled with vulnerabilities. From tracking to surveillance to data breaches, understanding who your adversaries are and what they want is the first step toward defending yourself.

Join us at Hackers Guild PGH for a hands-on personal OPSEC (Operational Security) primer, where we’ll help you map your personal threat model and explore real-world strategies to secure your digital presence.

Topics Covered:

✅ Understanding Threat Models & Digital Adversaries
Physical Device Security – Protecting your mobile, laptop, and smart tech
Wireless Anti-Tracking – Defeating passive and active tracking threats
Disk & File Encryption – Keeping your data safe, even if stolen
VPNs & Secure Browsing – Navigating the internet without being watched
Encrypted Email, Chat, & Voice – Private communications 101
Vehicle Security – Modern car tracking and privacy risks
Social Media Awareness – Controlling your digital footprint

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone concerned about digital privacy and security
  • Tech enthusiasts, security professionals, and privacy advocates
  • Journalists, activists, and individuals needing enhanced OPSEC
  • Business owners looking to harden their online security

Why Attend?

💡 Awareness is key – Know the risks before they become threats
🔑 Practical strategies – Simple steps to reclaim your privacy
Hands-on insights – Get actionable takeaways from experienced practitioners

Whether you're a beginner or experienced in digital security, this event will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your digital life.

Hosted by: GreyFox

GreyFox is a U.S. military veteran with 20 years experience in digital network intelligence, cyberspace warfare, and digital defense tactics. Having deployed multiple times supporting front line combat teams, his experience ranges from offensive cyber operations planning and execution to military information support operations. Grey Fox currently teaches Digital OPSEC, SDR foundations, and Wi-Fi hacking to both civilian and military groups. He has presented at DEF CON, several B-Sides, and other cons in addition to chairing panels on consumer data privacy for Federal research and accountability. When not seeking some free time, Grey Fox is seeking your wireless signals for fun and profit.

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