A Theme of Fear - Hacking the Paradigm

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the theme of fear in cybersecurity and its impact on the industry. Examine the historical context of fear in internet security, from early propaganda to modern-day consequences. Analyze how fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have shaped perceptions and practices in the field. Discover strategies to overcome fear-based approaches, including breaking down silos, fostering healthy skepticism, and changing perspectives. Learn how to integrate security more effectively and move towards a paradigm shift in cybersecurity. Gain insights on overcoming resistance to change and promoting a more collaborative approach to security.

Introduction
Interactions
Agenda
About Me
More About Me
Fearloathing
Cost of Fear
Chris Roberts
Where did it come from
Propaganda
The Internet
Brain
Internet Security
Mosaic
McAfee
Blinky Boxes
Checkpoint
Firewalls
Data Breaches
Consequences of Fear
FUD
EMC
The Media
Intent
Development
Consistency
Insanity
Fear Anger Hate
Everyone hates cybersecurity professionals
People dont know what we do
People have bad experiences
People think we are reactive
We need to change the paradigm
How to overcome fear
Us vsthem
Healthy skepticism
Observation vs Seeing
Stop Siloing
Be Skeptical
Change Your Circle
Get Back to the Basics
The Enemy of Good
Integration of Security
Moving Forward
Change is Hard
Change Can Happen
Participation
Final Thoughts
Any Questions