Learning From Pirates of the Late 1600s - The First APT

Explore the fascinating world of 17th-century piracy and its parallels to modern cybersecurity in this captivating BSides Cleveland 2016 conference talk. Delve into the organizational structure, tactics, and governance of historical pirates, drawing insightful comparisons to contemporary Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Examine the economic and social factors that drove piracy, including organized crime, self-esteem, and tribalism. Discover the intriguing stories of infamous pirates like Sir Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and Calico Jack. Learn about the evolution of the Pirate Code, battle strategies, and brand management techniques employed by these seafaring criminals. Analyze the concept of "governance without government" and its relevance to modern cyber threats. Gain valuable insights into pirate-fighting methods and their potential applications in cybersecurity. Uncover the innovative approaches used by pirates and explore how understanding historical piracy can inform and improve current cybersecurity practices.

Intro
Organized Crime
How Big was the Problem?
Benefits
Self Esteem
Dodging Law Enforcement
Tribalism
Sir Henry Morgan
Improving Working Conditions
Merchant Ships
Oh captain my captain!
Governance, not Government
The Pirate Code
B. Roberts Articles
Prevent Conflict
Prevent Negative Externalities
The Evolution of the Codes
Battle!!
Battle?
Signaling Theory
Brand Management
Blackbeard
Speed
3 Thousand Musketeers
Suppressing Fire!
Nation of Pirates
Going Straight
Vane
Bartholomew Roberts v Captain Ogle
Calico Jack
How to Fight Pirates
Preparation
Innovation