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<h1>About</h1>
<p> At the Crypto & Privacy Village you can learn how to secure your own systems while also picking up some tips and tricks on how to break classical and modern encryption. The CPV features workshops and talks on a wide range of crypto and privacy topics from experts. We'll also have an intro to crypto talk for beginners, some crypto-related games and puzzles, a key-signing party, and other TBD awesomeness.</p>
<p>The Crypto &amp; Privacy Village would not be possible without our presenters,
our volunteers, and all the <a href="https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-goons.html">people who make DEFCON possible</a>. A special thank you goes to:
  <h4>The Village Organizers</h4>
  <ul>
    <li>Justin Culbertson: <a href="https://twitter.com/jus341">@jus341</a></li>
    <li>Whitney Merrill: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbm312">@wbm312</a></li>
    <li>Karl Koscher: <a href="https://twitter.com/supersat">@supersat</a></li>
    <li>Chaim Cohen: <a href="https://twitter.com/chaimtime">@chaimtime</a></li>
    <li>Jennifer Fernick: <a href="https://twitter.com/enjenneer">@enjenneer</a></li> 
    <li>Petri O. Koivisto: <a href="https://twitter.com/petriokoivisto">@petriokoivisto</a></li>

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  <h4>2017 CFP Board</h4>
  <p> We are incredibly honored to announce our panel of experts serving on our 2017 CFP Board! The CFP Board will provide their expertise to help the Crypto &amp; Privacy Village bring great content to the attendees of DEF CON 25!</p>
  <ul>
    <li>Deirdre Connolly: <a href="https://twitter.com/durumcrustulum">@durumcrustulum</a></li>
    <li>Wendy Knox Everett: <a href="https://twitter.com/wendyck">@wwendyck</a></li>
    <li>Maya Kaczorowski: <a href="https://twitter.com/MayaKaczorowski">@MayaKaczorowski</a></li>
    <li>Matt Mitchell: <a href="https://twitter.com/geminiimatt">@geminiimatt</a></li>
    <li>Riana Pfefferkorn: <a href="https://twitter.com/Riana_Crypto">@Riana_Crypto</a></li>
    <li>Nick Sullivan <a href="https://twitter.com/grittygrease">@grittygrease</a></li> 

  </ul>
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