Def Con Academy is a program at the annual Def Con USA convention in Las Vegas . Beginner hackers between ages 12 and 18 are taught hacking techniques and ethics . NSA chief executive Eric Alexander praises the program and its kids .
Def Con Kids is a program at the annual Def Con hackers conference in Las Vegas . Beginner hackers between ages 8 and 18 are taught hacking techniques and ethics . NSA chief Gen. Keith Alexander praises the program and its kids .