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

Explore the fascinating parallels between 17th-century pirates and modern-day Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in this 58-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus 2017. Delve into the economics of piracy, the democratic nature of pirate organizations, and the methods used to track and stop them. Discover how historical figures like Blackbeard, John Adams, and Jean Lafitte influenced maritime law and naval strategies. Learn about the role of privateers, international law, and government incentives in shaping the pirate-hunting landscape. Examine the motivations behind piracy, the challenges of naval life, and the eventual capture of notorious pirates. Draw insightful analogies between historical piracy and contemporary cybersecurity threats, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of security challenges across centuries.

Introduction
The economics of piracy
Pirates were incredibly democratic
How do they stop them
Using analogies
How do they track down pirates
Who has the right to hunt
I took them back
Lets find a pirate
Careening
Pirate Hunting
Intelligence
Port Royal
Smuggler Economy
Their Motivations
Blackbeard
John Adams
Navy
Jeff Jefferson
USS Enterprise
US Navy
Tripoli
Stealing
The Government
War of 1812
Jean Lafitte
The War
The USS Enterprise
How they did it
Incentives
Pardon Party
Privateers
International Law
Private
Pirate Hunter
Capture of Kingston
John MacLean
Respect
Poor diet
Working for the Navy
Beer and Rum
Captured
Whats next