(FULL) Wifi Discovery and monitoring 101 primarily with Kismet
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A practical two-hour workshop for up to 18 participants working in nine pairs.
Explore Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activity around you: what can be seen, what cannot, and why. Participants will use Kismet to discover nearby wireless networks and devices, then interpret the results in context.
The workshop covers:
An introduction to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth discovery: scanning vs. passive monitoring
How channels, monitor mode, signal range, and hardware affect device visibility
A practical introduction to Kismet and its core capabilities
Guided testing with organizer-provided Wi-Fi devices
Observing how device interactions appear in Kismet
Participants will leave to be able better understand and interpret the wireless environment around them.
Please bring a laptop with VirtualBox installed and Ethernet capability (or a suitable adapter). The organizer will provide nine USB/USB-C 802.11ax Wi-Fi adapters, one per pair.
Bringing your own compatible Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware is encouraged. This may also allow additional participants to take part if all adapter places are filled. Please ask the instructor in advance if you would like to confirm whether your hardware is suitable.
All active testing is limited to organizer-provided devices in the workshop environment
A well-seasoned Cyber Security Analyst with 20+ years of experience across the IT industry, specialising in network forensics, malware analysis, and incident handling. Blends hands-on technical investigation with critical thinking—and a healthy appreciation for laziness, meaning efficient solutions that avoid unnecessary work. Passionate about secure software practices and turning messy incidents into clear, actionable answers. Away from the keyboard, likes sauna and happily pets dogs and most other domestic animals