The Hacker Hippocampus: Meet Your Brain on Games

Explore the fascinating intersection of gamification and information security in this 40-minute conference talk from LASCON. Delve into the history of gamification in infosec, understand how our brains respond to game-like elements, and discover the transformative impact on red, blue, and purple team professionals. Learn about the effectiveness of bug bounties, CTFs, live hacking events, simulations, and interactive educational modules in stimulating and reinforcing new tools and knowledge. Gain insights into how these gamified approaches keep security professionals on the edge of their seats, constantly improving their skills and staying ahead of new exploits and tricks.

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