Getting the Right Rotation:
Safe Locks and Sushi Rolls

PancakesCon is a marvelous and interesting event wherein all participants give talks that are split into a "half industry" and "half interest" format.

As a safe technician and security trainer, Deviant has not only manipulated open his share of safe locks but he also regularly educates other individuals on the topic of how to perform this clandestine entry tactic. However, increasingly we are seeing the market (at least, the consumer market) moving toward electronic safe locks as opposed to mechanical dials with wheel packs. How does one go about attacking electronic safe locks? What was all the fuss in the news a while back regarding Liberty gun safes and manufacturers like Securam? In the first half of his presentation, Deviant will discuss how electronic safe locks have their own unique vulnerabilities and showcase tools and techniques for attacking them. He will also demonstrate how to swap out an electronic safe lock with an old-school mechanical dial... which some of you might want to do after the presentation is over! If you follow Deviant on social media, you may have seen that he regularly posts photos of sushi either late Thursday night or early Friday morning. This is because during the pandemic he wanted to learn to make one meal as well as he possibly could and both Deviant and his wife decided, "If we are obliged to have the same meal once a week forever, it had better be Japanese food." This led to Deviant making a sushi dinner once per week for the past two years.

The Hotel Room Gourmet:
How to Enjoy 5-Star Food and Drink while Traveling, Often Without Leaving Your Room or Putting on Pants

Those who know Deviant or Tarah are aware that they love fine food and top-shelf drinks. When visiting homes of others, or when guests are gracious enough to come to our home, it's a pleasure to demonstrate just how easily one can prepare gourmet-grade feasts on a budget.

But what if you're not in your house, or the abode of an accommodating friend with a nice kitchen? Many of us spend much of our work life on the road, struggling to eat healthy and well while staying within budget. Well, forget the hotel lobby restaurant. Don't Uber to the nearest Morton's. Hell, don't even put on your pants.

In this talk we will snub our noses at room service and not take our our credit card save for one quick visit to a local grocery store. The Hotel Room Gourmet will be a full and complete breakdown of a dizzying array of high-class food that we often make right in our hotel rooms (no suite or kitchenette needed!) which is healthier, tastier, and cheaper than nearly all other offerings available. Stick it to the man (and make your expense report happy) as you start dining on deviled eggs, savory vegetables, and the thickest, juiciest rare steaks imaginable.

Those who are present will not only learn but be afforded the opportunity to taste some of these exact creations! Those who are vegan, forswear alcohol, or prefer their meat well-done are advised to leave... as we will be holding knives.

Liverstrong:
Upping Your Game with the Cause of and Solution To All of Life's Problems

Last year, Deviant and friends brought you gustatory delights in “The Hotel Room Gourmet” and the audience was treated to cooking advice, hardware demonstrations, and free noms! This talk is the counterpoint to “The Hotel Room Gourmet”…

“Liverstrong” is a motto coined by Infosec Curmudgeon, BSides founder, and all-around-wonderful soul Jack Daniel. Being Liverstrong is not simply about the alcohol quantity in your evening or the B.A.C. levels in your bloodstream. No, as you will learn in this presentation, the Liverstrong lifestyle comes from diligent training, sharp knowledge, and a discerning palate.

This talk will step people through some of the basics of booze, distinguishing good offerings from poor ones, discerning flavor notes, and of course demonstrating the creation of outstanding cocktails. Just like last year, audience participation will encouraged!