# Conning with Michael Ossmann

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2017-07-18
- Length: 1h 43m
- Episode: 352
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/352-conning-with-michael-ossmann/

## Summary

Michael Ossmann of Great Scott Gadgets discusses the HackRF software defined radio, his company's open source hardware philosophy, and the development of the GreatFET hardware hacking tool. He details technical advancements in spectrum monitoring, including rapid sweeping algorithms and software interfaces for security researchers, while also covering his upcoming talks at Black Hat and DEF CON regarding spectrum analysis and spread spectrum systems. The conversation highlights the growing intersection of software and hardware security, the use of specialized components like GreenPak chips for level shifting, and the broader ecosystem of hardware hacking conferences and training.

## Chapters

- [1:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=60) Introduction: Michael Ossmann and Great Scott Gadgets
- [5:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=348) GreatFET Development and Intern Management
- [14:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=851) CCC Radio Badge and HackRF Integration
- [21:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=1286) Rapid Spectrum Monitoring and Sweep Algorithms
- [33:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=1990) Spread Spectrum and GPS Security
- [49:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=2952) Hardware Security Training and Conference Circuit
- [53:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=3206) DEF CON, Black Hat, and Hardware Hacking Village
- [1:27:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-18-conning-with-michael-ossmann#t=5246) Daisho, GreenPak Chips, and GreatFET Neighbors

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- HackRF (product)
- Great Scott Gadgets (company)
- GreatFET (product)
- UberTooth (product)
- GoodFet (product)
- Bus Pirate (product)
- Q spectrum analyzer (tool)
- Shiny SDR (tool)
- GreenPak (chip)
- Saleae (company)
- Daisho (product)
- Pneumato Ops (product)

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