{"product_id":"sabotage-by-design-detecting-espionage-and-violations-in-outsourced-supply-chains-purdue-university-global-wicys-chapter-trainers-wilson-key-computer-technology-trainer-dctlv2026","title":"Sabotage by Design: Detecting Espionage and Violations in Outsourced Supply Chains - Purdue University Global WiCyS Chapter Trainers \/ Wilson Key Computer Technology Trainer - DCTLV2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSabotage by Design: Detecting Espionage and Violations in Outsourced Supply Chains \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purdue University Global WiCyS Chapter Trainers \/ Wilson Key Computer Technology Trainer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAugust 10-11, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:00 am to 5:00 pm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLas Vegas Convention Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e$2,500 (USD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat if your vendor’s incompetence is actually tradecraft? This course teaches you how to detect when training is intentionally withheld, and workflows are sabotaged to force regulatory violations, exposing how actors compromise supply chains through \"weaponized HR\" and process gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Description: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of defense contracting and global supply chains, we often look for malware or network intrusions. But the quietest way to compromise data is to ensure the people handling it don't know what they are doing. This course explores the \"Gray Zone\" of corporate espionage, in which sabotage masquerades as poor management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on real-world case studies from major technology and localization vendors, students will learn to identify the signatures of \"Intentional Capability Degradation.\" We will cover how hostile actors within an organization can withhold training, manipulate access controls, and weaponize \"learning curves\" to create plausible deniability for data exfiltration. You will leave with a framework for auditing your vendors, not only for technical compliance but also for operational integrity and counterintelligence risks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Outline: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: The Landscape of Process Sabotage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eITAR \u0026amp; EAR 101: The data they want and why they want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Broken Worker\" Theory: Distinguishing between laziness, incompetence, and malicious sabotage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study: The \"Lion's Share\" of Leaks – analyzing a localization vendor workflow breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicators of Compromise (IoC) in HR and Training: Detecting when training is systematically withheld to cause failure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: Auditing \u0026amp; Counter-Measures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForensic Auditing of \"Access Denied\": Tracking who was denied tools\/training and when.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulation: The Mole Hunt. Students review a set of employee logs and training records to find the saboteur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Compliance Traps: Whistleblowing when the system is rigged (Navigating HR and Legal roadblocks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a \"Sabotage-Resistant\" Training Program: Governance frameworks that force competency verification.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate - The student has education and some experience in the field and familiarity with the topic being presented. The student has foundational knowledge that the course will leverage to provide practical skills on the topic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Prerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBasic understanding of corporate IT structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFamiliarity with compliance concepts (GDPR, ITAR, HIPAA) is helpful but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn interest in \"Human Intelligence\" (HUMINT) and non-technical hacking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Students Should Bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLaptop (Windows\/Mac\/Linux) capable of reading PDF case files and accessing web-based simulation tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Trainer Will Provide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDigital workbook containing anonymized case studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"Red Flag\" Audit Checklist for Vendor Management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSample violation reporting templates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrainer(s) Bio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKathryn Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e is a Senior Systems Analyst and Cybersecurity specialist with extensive experience in .NET integration and network security monitoring. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity Management, Kathryn has spent years on the front lines of corporate IT, witnessing firsthand how security policies fail when human processes are compromised. With a background analyzing complex systems for major manufacturers, Kathryn specializes in the intersection of technical compliance and human-vector threats, focusing specifically on how operational gaps are exploited for data exfiltration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration Terms and Conditions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrainings are refundable before July 11, 2026, minus a non-refundable processing fee of $250.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween July 11, 2026 and August 5, 2026 partial refunds will be granted, equal to 50% of the course fee minus a processing fee of $250.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll trainings are non-refundable after August 5, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining tickets may be transferred to another student. Please email us at training@defcon.org for specifics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a training does not reach the minimum registration requirement, it may be cancelled. In the event the training you choose is cancelled, you will be provided the option of receiving a full refund or transferring to another training (subject to availability).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFailure to attend the training without prior written notification will be considered a no-show. No refund will be given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEF CON Training may share student contact information, including names and emails, with the course instructor(s) to facilitate sharing of pre-work and course instructions. 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