Eye on the Prize - A Proposal for Legalizing Hacking Back - Adam Hogan

Explore a thought-provoking proposal for legalizing hacking back in this BSides Cleveland 2017 conference talk. Delve into the historical parallels between modern cybersecurity challenges and maritime piracy, examining how privateering concepts could be applied to the digital realm. Analyze the legal framework, potential objections, and international implications of such a strategy. Investigate the risks and benefits, including evidence destruction, return on investment, and attribution challenges. Consider the establishment of a Cyber Admiralty Court and the role of "cyber privateers" in combating cybercrime. Evaluate the speaker's arguments for transparency, responsibility, and efficiency in this controversial approach to cybersecurity. Gain insights into ongoing hacking back activities and proposed frameworks for regulation.

Introduction
Pirates
The Pirates
Privateers
Legal Framework
Hack Objections
International Law
Cyber War
International precedent
Risks
Evidence Destruction
Return on Investment
Attribution
False Flag
Wild West
Objections
Incentives
Transparency Responsibility
Prize Court
Pirate Hunter
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Petition
Court
Possession
Necessity
Benjamin Franklin
Swedish Special
Scottish Whaler
Efficiency
Cyber Admiralty Court
Incentives for Privateers
Predicting Objections
Hacking Back is Happening
Framework for stopping Hacking Back
Summary