I Broke Into The U.S. Security Convention - Summary

Summary

The speaker narrates their experience of attempting to infiltrate the International Security Expo in London in 2021, disguised as a man named Rob Banks. In 2022, they set a more challenging goal: to infiltrate the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, the USA, pretending to be Nick Everything. They researched the event, found a lax security on the day of pass registration, and used this information to plan their infiltration. They used a stolen International Security lanyard to gain entry, created a fake pass using Photoshop, and wore a T-shirt with a slogan that blended in with the attendees. They successfully entered the conference, avoiding the security checks on QR codes and IDs. They browsed the exhibits, mingled with attendees, and made light of their situation. The speaker ends with a humorous note, indicating they are ready to embark on their next adventure.

Facts

1. The narrator tested the security of the International Security Expo in London in 2021, pretending to be a man named Rob Banks.

2. The narrator decided to set a harder challenge for themselves by attempting to break into the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, USA, pretending to be a man named Nick Everything.

3. The International Security Conference was held in Las Vegas, which is known for its high level of surveillance.

4. The narrator planned to enter the conference without getting stopped.

5. The narrator found out that everyone attending the conference was wearing a pass around their neck, which wasn't cheap, with VIP tickets going for over a thousand dollars.

6. The narrator realized that all of these passes were dangling from an official International Security lanyard.

7. The narrator managed to find one of these lanyards and used it to create a fake pass.

8. The narrator used Photoshop to recreate the pass and made a trip to FedEx to print it, costing $1.39.

9. The narrator then headed to a boutique in Las Vegas to transform into a bad boy.

10. The narrator found a T-shirt that matched their new personality: Nick Everything, an International Bad Boy.

11. The narrator successfully entered the Venetian Hotel entrance, skipping the first layer of security.

12. The narrator managed to blend in and entered the Venetian Convention Center during lunchtime, when guards were less vigilant.

13. The narrator encountered a problem when they were asked to check the QR codes on their pass.

14. The narrator managed to get past the problem by pretending to be on the phone and walking straight in.

15. The narrator managed to enter the conference and browse some of the latest tech the industry were offering.