Everything I Need to Know About Infosec I Learned from Gambling - Cliff Smith

Explore a conference talk that draws parallels between information security principles and gambling strategies. Delve into the world of blackjack, learning about basic strategy charts, card counting techniques, and detection methods. Discover how casinos maintain their advantage and apply these concepts to threat hunting, centralized logging, and threat modeling in cybersecurity. Gain insights on detecting attackers, understanding every component as a potential target, and the importance of focusing on fundamentals. Uncover social engineering tips and draw connections between American roulette and information security practices.

Intro
Blackjack
Blackjack Hands
Blackjack Rules
Basic Strategy Charts
Card Counting
Blackjack Bonus
Blackjack Math
Bat Counting
Detection and Cover
Roulette
Casinos Biggest Advantage
Rainman
Detection of Response
Threat Hunting
IOU Patrol
App Sensor
Experience
Centralized Logs
Every Component is a Target
How to Beat a Blackjack Game
What Can I Do
Threat Modeling
Detecting Attackers
Examples
Social Engineering Tip
American Roulette
Focus on Fundamentals