The Ghost Protocol: Using Self Hosted Infrastructure to Operate in Hostile Environments

Speaker: Justin Campbell

Room: CC 235

Time: Sat 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Format: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A)

Difficulty: Introductory / Some experience required

Track: Security / Privacy

Additional Tags: Self-Hosting

Presenter Location: In-person

Experience: first time speaking

At: at lfnw

Description:

Traveling with devices while working in cybersecurity means navigating border crossings, airport inspections, and untrusted environments — all while keeping data secure and downtime minimal. In this talk, Justin demonstrates the self‑hosted infrastructure he relies on to operate safely in hostile or unpredictable conditions.

Attendees will see how tools like Nebula, ZFS, BitTorrent, and lightweight automations work together to ensure:

A secure and resilient personal network

Data integrity even under stress or device loss

Privacy preservation with minimal disruption

Reliable access to critical services while traveling

This session offers practical insight into building a portable, self‑hosted security stack that provides peace of mind no matter where you are in the world.

Target Audience:

Security‑minded travelers

Self‑hosting enthusiasts

Anyone needing resilient personal infrastructure