Presented at
DEF CON 33 (2025),
Aug. 9, 2025, 9 a.m.
(240 minutes).
In Wi-Fi-So-Serious, we will explore setting up and troubleshooting a 802.11(Wi-Fi) assessment rig. Then, we will look at passive reconnaissance and cracking different Wi-Fi security protocols. Using the Kali Linux VM, we will set up our 802.11 cards in monitor mode and configure them to collect PCAPs. Participants will be taught the methodology and commands needed to troubleshoot wireless cards in Linux. We will work with command line tools like iw, iwconfig, hostapd, wpa_cli, and wpa_supplican along with others. Next, the course challenges participants to perform passive collections and work with Wireshark display filters. The course then covers cracking common 802.11 security protocols with Aircrack-ng, Wifite, Airgeddon, Reaver, and Wacker.The Wi-Fi-So-Serious workshops concludes with a Capture The Flag (CTF) so that participants can apply the course content with hands on keyboard. Participants will also learn how to set up a lab they can take home with them
Presenters:
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James Hawk
- Principal Consultant at GPS
James Hawk (He/Him) is a Principal Consultant with Google Public Sector within Proactive Services. He is the wireless subject matter expert for his team. James has led and contributed to numerous assessments (Red Teams and Pen Tests). He has developed internal training and tool updates for 802.11 for his company. James is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army and has over 10 years of hands-on experience in wireless technologies. James is constantly researching/testing 802.11 attacks against his home lab. He is a fan of hockey, LetterKenny, and almost anything sci-fi.
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Brian Burnett
- Founder of Offensive Technical Solutions
Brian Burnett is the founder of Offensive Technical Solutions (OTS) where he conducts web-application, internal network, and cloud penetration tests. Prior to founding OTS, he served five years in the United States Army, followed by seven years supporting internal teams at Fortune 500 companies. Brian holds degrees in computer science, pentesting, theology, and Russian. He enjoys tinkering with his homelab, collecting certifications, and committing poorly written code. His hobbies include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, purchasing unnecessary power tools, and CrossFit.
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