Many of Def Con Kids ' school-age hackers are driven by the challenge of finding vulnerabilities in security systems and networks , not stealing information or money , or selling their knowledge to third parties . 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 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 .