From Packets to Privacy: Understanding and Evolving Network Security
11-13, 18:10–18:20 (Asia/Bangkok), Stage 4

This talk will provide a comprehensive journey through the fundamentals of network communication, explore the workings and risks of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and dive into the world of Mixnets. We’ll discuss how decentralized Mixnets can offer privacy by default, potentially eliminating the need for traditional VPNs.

Max is Senior Developer Relations at Nym Technologies, building developer tooling, SDKs, and example projects for developers who wish to build the new internet free from mass surveillance. Prior to joining Nym he was a Smart Contract developer and artist with an academic background in Political Philosophy and the Philosophy of Technology.

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Med is a core contributor at Nym Technologies, a company dedicated to developing a decentralized Mixnet to combat mass surveillance. Before joining Nym, Med he held roles in Legal and Compliance where he advised and contributed to different projects.