RSAC Sandbox
The RSA Conference Sandbox is full of hands-on interactive experiences to test your infosec skills. Demo and discuss how pervasive computing and connectedness will inevitably lead to a broader threat landscape in healthcare and business; expand your thinking about threats to smart cities, electric grids and industrial processing plants; learn more about wireless hacking and vulnerabilities in radio frequency devices, and challenge your infosec skills.
Located adjacent to RSAC Early Stage Expo, the space hosts the Cybrew Café which offers specialty coffees, a cool atmosphere and charging stations where you can recharge your physical and mental batteries. This year, RSAC Sandbox opens with the first-ever RSAC Launch Pad, a platform where three selected participants will have the opportunity to pitch leading security venture capitalists for potential investment. Following the RSAC Launch Pad is the fifth annual craft beer tasting event and networking reception, CyBEER Ops Networking Reception & International Meet-Up!
When and Where is RSAC Sandbox?
Location
The Marriot Marquis, Yerba Buena 8 and 9
Schedule
Tuesday, March 5 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | RSAC Launch Pad 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | CyBEER Ops Networking Reception & International Meet-Up* |
Wednesday, March 6 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Thursday, March 7 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
*CyBEER Ops Networking Reception & International Meet-Up access is restricted to Full Conference pass holders and those with CyBEER Ops tickets (available to purchase for $25)
Which passes have access to RSAC Sandbox?
Below are the pass types with access to RSAC Sandbox:
- College Day (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Discover
- Exhibitor
- Expo
- Full Conference (including 1day pass on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and Student/Faculty)
- Press
- Speaker
IoT Village Sandbox (Presented by ISE)
IoT Village™ delivers expertise advocating for security advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This exhibit highlights vulnerable connected devices and groundbreaking security research found in devices as common as smart cameras to devices as complex as medical devices. Experience thought-provoking talks by expert security researchers who dissect real-world exploits and vulnerabilities and analyze the impact on consumer and business environments.
ICS Village Sandbox
As the backbone of modern society, vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) has come to the forefront of businesses, governments and organizations. This year, ICS will conduct a deeper dive into the Industrial Internet of Things, simulate an ICS cyberattack and think through implications of smart cities on the grid. Visit the ICS Village Sandbox for demos and talks that will be held throughout each day.
SANS NetWars in the Sandbox
SANS Core NetWars Experience is a hands-on information security challenge developed to build and enhance your skills as an infosec professional. Compete with your peers through progressively difficult challenges. Score points on our interactive scoreboard either by yourself or in a team of up to five players. SANS NetWars was designed for novice (hints available) to advanced professionals and covers various aspects of penetration testing, forensics, defense, and your ability to rely on your experiences and problem-solving skills to navigate from Level 1 through Level 5 of gameplay. Learn more about the NetWars Experience.
SANS NetWars seating is limited to 40 players. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Wireless Village Sandbox
The Wireless Village Sandbox is a group of experts in the areas of information security, WiFi, and radio communications with the common purpose to teach the exploration of these technologies. We provide the very best in Wireless Capture the Flag (WCTF) which was designed to allow for active real time and real world practice with the Radio Frequency (RF) tools to promote learning on cutting edge topics as they relate to radio communications. This year for RSA Conference we will have some great mini competitions and Fox and Found events for you to test your skills, whether they were just learned or if you are a seasoned veteran. Come for the talks, stay for the practice and the competition.
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