DefCon Kids Lets Child Hackers Show off Their Skills
Michael Hines — June 28, 2011 — Life-Stages
References: reuters & laughingsquid
I wouldn't be surprised to see summer camps for child hackers become a big business after the debut of DefCon Kids. DefCon Kids is a part of DefCon 19, the world's largest meet-up of hackers held annually in Las Vegas. This year marks the first time that the conference is catering to kids, with two rooms featuring hacking activities targeted at kids aged 8 to 16.
DefCon Kids aims to show children that hacking in the name of justice can be just as cool as hacking to cause trouble and steal data. I don't know the first thing about hacking, but I am incredibly intrigued nonetheless by DefCon Kids. Hacktivists have been terrorizing the Internet as of late, stealing everything from sensitive information to money. Teaching children at a young age that hacking for good can be both cool and rewarding is a great way to fight against the rogue hackers unleashing havoc upon the Internet today.
DefCon Kids aims to show children that hacking in the name of justice can be just as cool as hacking to cause trouble and steal data. I don't know the first thing about hacking, but I am incredibly intrigued nonetheless by DefCon Kids. Hacktivists have been terrorizing the Internet as of late, stealing everything from sensitive information to money. Teaching children at a young age that hacking for good can be both cool and rewarding is a great way to fight against the rogue hackers unleashing havoc upon the Internet today.
Trend Themes
1. Child Hacker Summer Camps - Opportunity to create summer camps that teach children ethical hacking skills and promote hacking for good.
2. Hacktivism Education - Demand for educational programs that teach children about hacktivism and promote ethical hacking.
3. Youth-targeted Hacker Conventions - Emerging need for hacker conventions specifically designed for children and teenagers.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Opportunity for educational institutions to develop programs and courses that teach ethical hacking to children and teenagers.
2. Technology - Tech companies can create products and services tailored to teach and promote ethical hacking among children and teenagers.
3. Event and Conference Planning - Opportunity for event organizers to create hacker conventions and camps targeted at children and teenagers.
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