2025-11-15 –, Room 401
The fediverse represents a radical shift in how we engage with social media, aligning closely with the hacker ethos of openness, decentralization, and user empowerment. This talk will demystify the fediverse, explaining its structure and how it operates as a network of interconnected, decentralized platforms. Attendees will learn how to get started in the fediverse, including tips for creating accounts and navigating various platforms. We will also explore the wealth of security resources available within this ecosystem, highlighting communities and tools that promote a culture of security and privacy. By embracing the fediverse, we can reclaim our digital spaces and foster a more inclusive and secure online environment.
Xavier Ashe has been hacking since the late 80s and been working in information security since the early 90s. He is currently a Senior Vice President at Truist and a Georgia Institute of Technology alumnus. Xavier has over 30 years of leadership experience in information security, working for various firms including IBM, Gartner, and Carbon Black. Xavier was the first hire at the startup, Drawbridge Networks, where he was instrumental in bringing the first microsegmentation solution for servers and workstations to market. Mr. Ashe has plenty of war stories, including the first DDOS attack ever, Target, Sony, Aramco, NotPetya, and others. Xavier is an accomplished speaker and has presented at many security conferences including DefCon, BlackHat, RSA, BSides, Splunk .conf, SANS, and others.