DEF CON BAHRAIN 2025

The Space and Aerospace Village is dedicated to securing aviation, space, and satellite systems against cyber threats. With modern aircraft, drones, and space infrastructure becoming more interconnected, this village provides hands-on training, expert discussions, and live demonstrations on air traffic control security, satellite communications, and avionics system defenses. Participants engage with engineers, pilots, and cybersecurity professionals to explore real-world vulnerabilities and solutions in the aerospace industry.

The Cloud Village explores the security challenges of cloud computing, including misconfigurations, identity and access management (IAM), and container security. Attendees gain hands-on experience with cloud pentesting, securing multi-cloud environments, and preventing supply chain attacks. With cloud adoption growing rapidly, this village helps security professionals understand evolving threats, implement best practices, and defend against real-world cloud vulnerabilities.

The AI Village explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, focusing on securing machine learning models, detecting adversarial attacks, and preventing AI-driven threats. Attendees can participate in live challenges, technical talks, and hands-on workshops covering topics like model poisoning, prompt injection, deepfake detection, and AI governance. With AI increasingly integrated into critical systems, this village provides a space to test, analyze, and improve AI security in real-world applications.

The ICS Village at DEF CON brings critical infrastructure to life, offering a hands-on, immersive experience into the world of industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) security. Focused on protecting power grids, water systems, factories, and other essential services, the village features live ICS/SCADA environments, simulated attacks, and defensive challenges. Attendees can explore real-world ICS hardware, learn how vulnerabilities are exploited, and practice securing systems through CTF competitions, red/​blue team exercises, and expert-led workshops. Whether you’re an OT engineer, security professional, or curious newcomer, the ICS Village provides a rare, in-depth look at the intersection of cyber and physical systems.