Our Story
The Biohacking Village started as a nonprofit in 2014, back when cybersecurity in healthcare wasn't the priority it is today. We saw a need to raise awareness about the importance of security in patient care.
Our mission is to bridge that gap by partnering with medical manufacturers, digital health experts, patient advocates, citizen scientists, and healthcare organizations — because at the end of the day, we're all patients in this system.
If we don't build trust into the process, how can we expect trust between doctors, the devices they rely on, the facilities they work in, and the patients they care for?
Our Mission
"Healthier Tech for Healthier People"
Research
Conducting cutting-edge research into medical device vulnerabilities and healthcare cybersecurity to protect patients worldwide.
Education
Training the next generation of security professionals through hands-on labs, workshops, CTF competitions, and tabletop exercises.
Collaboration
Building bridges between hackers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, policymakers, and patient advocates across 30+ countries.
Our Journey
From a DEF CON village to a global movement — 30+ countries, 12+ years
The Beginning — DEF CON 22
Biohacking Village launches at DEF CON 22 at the Rio Hotel, Las Vegas. Hackers, nurses, and engineers unite around a single mission: address the critical gaps in medical device cybersecurity before they harm patients.
The Beginning — DEF CON 22
Biohacking Village launches at DEF CON 22 at the Rio Hotel, Las Vegas. Hackers, nurses, and engineers unite around a single mission: address the critical gaps in medical device cybersecurity before they harm patients.
South America Debut
BHV's first international steps: H2HC in São Paulo, 8dot8 in Santiago Chile, and 8dot8 in La Paz Bolivia. The message that medical device security transcends borders resonates immediately in South America's growing security community.
South America Debut
BHV's first international steps: H2HC in São Paulo, 8dot8 in Santiago Chile, and 8dot8 in La Paz Bolivia. The message that medical device security transcends borders resonates immediately in South America's growing security community.
Australia, United Nations & NYC
HOPE Conference NYC, the TriBeCa Film Festival (DEF CON x Mr. Robot), ANDSEC Buenos Aires, and Deus Ex in Sydney Australia. BHV presents at the United Nations in New York — healthcare cybersecurity enters the policy arena for the first time.
Australia, United Nations & NYC
HOPE Conference NYC, the TriBeCa Film Festival (DEF CON x Mr. Robot), ANDSEC Buenos Aires, and Deus Ex in Sydney Australia. BHV presents at the United Nations in New York — healthcare cybersecurity enters the policy arena for the first time.
Asia, Europe & Middle East
An explosive year across three continents: Code Blue Tokyo, HITB Amsterdam, HITB Abu Dhabi UAE, Cyber Week Tel Aviv Israel, FDA CyberSecurity Workshop Silver Springs MD, Harvard University Boston, and DEF CON Las Vegas. Healthcare cybersecurity is now a global discipline.
Asia, Europe & Middle East
An explosive year across three continents: Code Blue Tokyo, HITB Amsterdam, HITB Abu Dhabi UAE, Cyber Week Tel Aviv Israel, FDA CyberSecurity Workshop Silver Springs MD, Harvard University Boston, and DEF CON Las Vegas. Healthcare cybersecurity is now a global discipline.
United Nations, China & MIT
BHV at the United Nations NYC, ICS Conference Beijing, Tianjin University China, MIT Global Cybersecurity Summit Boston, Atlantic Council Washington DC, CypherCon Milwaukee, Girls Who Code NYC, and DEF CON Las Vegas. A year of unprecedented reach.
United Nations, China & MIT
BHV at the United Nations NYC, ICS Conference Beijing, Tianjin University China, MIT Global Cybersecurity Summit Boston, Atlantic Council Washington DC, CypherCon Milwaukee, Girls Who Code NYC, and DEF CON Las Vegas. A year of unprecedented reach.
RSA, Kuwait & European Policy
RSA Conference San Francisco, WiCSME in Kuwait, the 2nd European Cybersecurity Skills Conference ENISA in Segovia Spain, Chilean Cybersecurity for Healthcare Conference UNAB Santiago, InfraGard Healthcare NYC, and Saintcon Utah. The global community surpasses 1,000 trained researchers.
RSA, Kuwait & European Policy
RSA Conference San Francisco, WiCSME in Kuwait, the 2nd European Cybersecurity Skills Conference ENISA in Segovia Spain, Chilean Cybersecurity for Healthcare Conference UNAB Santiago, InfraGard Healthcare NYC, and Saintcon Utah. The global community surpasses 1,000 trained researchers.
Virtual Pivot — DEF CON Safe Mode
A global pandemic forces DEF CON online as 'Safe Mode.' BHV follows — and reaches an audience larger than any previous in-person event. Virtual tools mature and the community proves that healthcare cybersecurity education can scale globally.
Virtual Pivot — DEF CON Safe Mode
A global pandemic forces DEF CON online as 'Safe Mode.' BHV follows — and reaches an audience larger than any previous in-person event. Virtual tools mature and the community proves that healthcare cybersecurity education can scale globally.
Resilience & Hybrid Return
Continued virtual programming with IOxT virtual, GrayHat Austin, GreyGreen Boston, and DEF CON Las Vegas returning in hybrid form. BHV establishes itself as a year-round organisation — not just a conference event — continuing research, training, and community building.
Resilience & Hybrid Return
Continued virtual programming with IOxT virtual, GrayHat Austin, GreyGreen Boston, and DEF CON Las Vegas returning in hybrid form. BHV establishes itself as a year-round organisation — not just a conference event — continuing research, training, and community building.
Back at DEF CON 30 & UN Delhi
Record manufacturer participation at DEF CON 30, Las Vegas. Alongside: United Nations Biological Weapons Convention Delhi India, Siemens-Healthineers New Jersey, CyberMed Summit San Diego, and InfraGard Healthcare NYC. The Device Lab is the biggest it has ever been.
Back at DEF CON 30 & UN Delhi
Record manufacturer participation at DEF CON 30, Las Vegas. Alongside: United Nations Biological Weapons Convention Delhi India, Siemens-Healthineers New Jersey, CyberMed Summit San Diego, and InfraGard Healthcare NYC. The Device Lab is the biggest it has ever been.
Puerto Rico, Spain & FDA Policy
BSidesPR in San Juan Puerto Rico, DEF CON 31 Las Vegas, ENISA European Cybersecurity Skills Conference Segovia Spain, Chilean Cybersecurity for Healthcare UNAB Santiago, and Saintcon Utah. BHV research directly influences FDA and HHS medical device cybersecurity guidance documents.
Puerto Rico, Spain & FDA Policy
BSidesPR in San Juan Puerto Rico, DEF CON 31 Las Vegas, ENISA European Cybersecurity Skills Conference Segovia Spain, Chilean Cybersecurity for Healthcare UNAB Santiago, and Saintcon Utah. BHV research directly influences FDA and HHS medical device cybersecurity guidance documents.
DEF CON 32 at LVCC & Code Blue
BSidesPR April San Juan, DEF CON 32 at the Las Vegas Convention Center August — BHV's biggest year yet — Saintcon October Provo Utah, and Code Blue November Tokyo. Record attendance, expanded labs, and new international collaborations across all fronts.
DEF CON 32 at LVCC & Code Blue
BSidesPR April San Juan, DEF CON 32 at the Las Vegas Convention Center August — BHV's biggest year yet — Saintcon October Provo Utah, and Code Blue November Tokyo. Record attendance, expanded labs, and new international collaborations across all fronts.
DistrictCon, Norway & Belgium
DistrictCon launches in Washington D.C. (Feb), BSides San Diego, CypherCon Milwaukee, BSides Kristiansand Norway, DEF CON 33 Las Vegas, BruCON Mechelen Belgium, Saintcon Utah, Code Blue Tokyo, and TenguCon Tokyo. BHV now holds a permanent presence across five continents.
DistrictCon, Norway & Belgium
DistrictCon launches in Washington D.C. (Feb), BSides San Diego, CypherCon Milwaukee, BSides Kristiansand Norway, DEF CON 33 Las Vegas, BruCON Mechelen Belgium, Saintcon Utah, Code Blue Tokyo, and TenguCon Tokyo. BHV now holds a permanent presence across five continents.
DEF CON Singapore — Southeast Asia Debut
HIMSS Las Vegas March, CypherCon Milwaukee April, DEF CON Singapore April — BHV's first-ever Southeast Asia appearance — BSides Kristiansand Norway June, WisCon Madison June, DistrictCon D.C. January, and DEF CON 34 Las Vegas August. The story continues.
DEF CON Singapore — Southeast Asia Debut
HIMSS Las Vegas March, CypherCon Milwaukee April, DEF CON Singapore April — BHV's first-ever Southeast Asia appearance — BSides Kristiansand Norway June, WisCon Madison June, DistrictCon D.C. January, and DEF CON 34 Las Vegas August. The story continues.
What Drives Us
Patient Safety First
Every decision we make is grounded in the wellbeing of patients who depend on medical technology.
Responsible Disclosure
We coordinate with manufacturers and researchers to fix vulnerabilities before they can harm patients.
Innovation Through Collaboration
The best security outcomes happen when hackers, clinicians, and industry work together.