Securing the Hastily Formed Network - Infosec for Disaster Relief and Emergency Response

Explore disaster relief and emergency response network security in this 59-minute conference talk from BSides San Francisco 2015. Delve into Rakesh Bh's experiences with Cisco Tactical Operations, examining real-world crisis scenarios like the 2010 Haiti earthquake and Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Learn about the challenges of establishing hastily formed networks in crisis zones, including connectivity issues and security concerns. Discover practical strategies for protecting mission-critical operations, from basic firewall administration to advanced layer 7 inspection techniques. Gain insights into managing infosec emergencies, implementing force protection measures, and leveraging satellite connectivity in various disaster response situations. Examine case studies of network deployments during wildfire responses, including the Evans Road Fire and Carleton Complex Fire, to understand the unique environmental challenges faced in emergency scenarios.

Introduction
Rakeshs background
Cisco Tactical Operations
Where Have We Been
Any Questions
Connectivity in Crisis Zones
Challenges in Crisis Zones
Hastily Formed Network
Haiti 2010
Cisco Ipix
Ebola in West Africa
Hastily formed networks
Protecting the mission
Firewall administration
Basic security 101
Managing Infosec Emergencies
Layer 1 Force Protection
Layer 7 Inspection
Satellite Connectivity
Ebola Response Network
Evans Road Fire
Satellite Uplink
Network Overview
Carleton Complex Fire
Environment