How Google Turned Me Into My Mother - The Proxy Paradox In Security

Explore the challenges of security and privacy in the digital age through this 43-minute LASCON conference talk. Delve into the complexities of delegation and proxy activities online, examining how current Identity and Access Management (IAM) models struggle to keep pace with real-world legal, fiduciary, and minor representation needs. Discover the growing gap between security measures and rapidly evolving technology, particularly in consumer devices and the Internet of Things. Learn about potential solutions and short-term recommendations to address these issues, ensuring that security and privacy become truly accessible to all members of society. Engage with thought-provoking concepts such as online delegation, account takeovers, and the intriguing "proxy paradox" in security.

Intro
Delegation
Governance
Identity Authority
Clue Game
Being Killed in the Kitchen
Online Delegation
Security Challenges
Taking Over Accounts
Arguments for Just Using Their Account
Banking My Bank Account
How Google Turned Me Into My Mother
Short Term Recommendations
Conclusion
Questions