How to Start a Cyber War - Lessons from Brussels - EU Cyber Warfare Exercises

Explore the intricacies of cyber warfare through a comprehensive analysis of EU cyber warfare exercises in this 34-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2018. Delve into the challenges, scenarios, and tools used in simulated cyber conflicts, including power plant attacks and insider threats. Gain insights on responsible disclosure, the concept of digital violence, and lessons learned from these exercises. Examine the complexities of attribution, simulation techniques, and the potential for a Digital Geneva Convention. Discuss the impact on US policy, active measures, and the general level of preparedness in cybersecurity. Engage with thought-provoking questions on false black operations, professional involvement, and average response times in cyber warfare situations.

Introduction
Why Cyber War
Challenges
Warmup
Power Plant
Toolkit
Scenarios
Insider Threat
Responsible Disclosure
Violence is Dead
The Next Day
Lessons Learned
Conclusion
Public disclosure
Questions
How to prove attribution
How did you simulate these events
The Digital Geneva Convention
False Black Operations
Professionals
Average response
Impact on US policy
Active measures
General level of preparedness
Second part