Access Control Done Right the First Time
Tim Clevenger
DEF CON 32 Creator Stage · Day 1 · Creator Stage
In "Access Control Done Right the First Time," Tim Clevenger delivers a crucial talk that deviates from the typical DEF CON focus on bypasses, instead spotlighting the foundational importance of robust access control system installation. Clevenger, a network cybersecurity engineer with a background in physical security system certification, argues that many modern access control systems, particularly in large facilities, suffer from critical vulnerabilities and reliability issues stemming from poor initial deployment. This often results from a "low bid situation" where vendors prioritize minimal viable products over long-term maintainability, reliability, and security.