How To Sneak In To a Security Conference

jfruh writes "You'd think that, of all events, security conferences would have tight security. But one anonymous human pen tester managed to sneak into the RSA conference without credentials, using tried and true techniques like waving a badge from another conference at security guards and slipping in through exits."

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[SJHillman]

This is why I keep my lab coat from college. A lab coat says you know what you're doing. Throw in a clipboard and you're gold.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[oakgrove]

And should you find yourself at a construction site just put a 2x4 over your shoulder and walk purposefully with a stern look on your face. Works every time.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Anonymous Coward]

Sometimes the weakest link is the default password.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[PatPending]

A construction site... or when you're trying to go backstage at a Village People concert.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Anonymous Coward]

whenever I go out shopping for something I end up being asked "do you work here"

Do you always look bored and slightly retarded?

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Anonymous Coward]

Getting backstage at a Village People tribute doesn't necessitate stealth, just willingness.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[cptdondo]

Long ago I learned that the best way to be invisible is to walk in dressed in overalls with a toolbelt, and announce "Plumber!" to everyone in earshot. You can walk into a women's bathroom, yell "Plumber!" and none of the women will even notice as you walk around....

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Delarth799]

If you shop at Wal-Mart everybody thinks everybody else works there.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[FatdogHaiku]

If you look purposeful and/or busy at a construction site you run the risk of getting promoted...
The whole sub-contractor structure avoids "Peter - Principling" everyone useful right off of the job site.
Also, "a" 2x4 is a stone bust. At least 4 pre-cut studs or approximately 30 lin Ft of 2x4 is a load that will not single you out... at least until you toss it into your truck ;^)

All you need is a clipboard

[MrEricSir]

I used to carry my shopping list on a clipboard, but I had to stop because people kept asking me questions about various products or where to find things. It was funny the first few times, but after a while it started to get old.

Re:The RSA Conference isn't protecting secrets

[ThatsMyNick]

Says guy who has never tried shooting a customer! Try it next time and I can guarantee people will swarm for your guns.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Tyrannosaur]

spend the whole show standing around with your thumb up your ass.

What kind of shows do you go to??

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[philip.paradis]

That can be taken two ways.

Wait, the previous sentence can be taken two ways. Crap, I think I just put this comment into an endless loop.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[Anne_Nonymous]

If you wear Wellington boots, a jock strap, and a huge sombrero, people generally don't mess with you.

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[element-o.p.]

I rather suspect a tight, low cut tank top -- with or without pizzas and coke -- would get me thrown OUT of most places (at least those that I'd have any interest in going to, anyway)

Then again, I'm a dude :)

Re:Body language is an effective tool

[msauve]

"If you wear Wellington boots, a jock strap, and a huge sombrero, people generally don't mess with you."

Especially if that's all you wear. Except in NYC, where you may get mistaken for the nekkid cowboy.

Re:OpSec

[Anonymous Coward]

PantSec- That's what I call my belt