Alexis Hancock
Alexis Hancock (she/her) is EFF’s Director of Engineering on our Public Interest Technologist team. She researches an intersection of issues on digital rights, encryption, and consumer technology. She is also well known for managing the Certbot project, advocating for open technology standards and for unveiling insecurities in consumer devices.
Session
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is thrilled to return to BSides Las Vegas and delve into policy issues that matter most to the security community. At this interactive session, our panelists will share updates on critical digital rights issues and EFF's ongoing efforts to safeguard privacy, combat surveillance, and advocate for freedom of expression. From discussions on hardware hacking to navigating legal and policy landscapes, we invite attendees to engage in dynamic conversations with our experts. This session isn't about passive lectures; it's about fostering meaningful exchanges on today's most pressing policy issues and addressing your most burning questions. We will be joined by EFF’s Staff Attorney Hannah Zhao; Grassroots Advocacy Organizer Chris Vines; Staff Attorney Lisa Femia, and Director of Engineering Alexis Hancock.