Rubi Con: Annual Conference on Cryptography and Network Security

Cryptography is one of many topics covered at the annual network security conference known as Rubi Con, where hackers - yes, those kids who try to break through security into computer systems - and security professionals give presentations, and learn from . . . Cryptography is one of many topics covered at the annual network security conference known as Rubi Con, where hackers - yes, those kids who try to break through security into computer systems - and security professionals give presentations, and learn from each other's adventures.

These are keeners who understand the digital things that most people have no clue about. They read computer code, manuals for phone equipment and sometimes other people's e-mail. They find the weaknesses and flaws in the software and hardware we use everyday. But these guys - well, most are male, though not all - aren't usually after money or infamy. And they don't leave a trail of trouble wherever they go.

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