Hacking Diversity in Information Security

Explore diversity challenges in information security through this 25-minute conference talk from BSides Chicago. Delve into Greg Thomas's personal experiences and insights on racial disparities in education, wealth, and arrest rates. Examine the impact of casual racism and biases against "black names" in the tech industry. Learn about networking strategies, engineering opportunities, and potential solutions to increase minority representation in InfoSec. Discover the importance of both soft and hard skills, the value of formal education, and the concept of meritocracy in the field. Gain practical tools for success and reflect on MLK's vision for equality in this thought-provoking presentation on hacking diversity in the information security sector.

Intro
Where are the minorities
Gregs background
Ground rules
Disclaimer
Overcrowded Schools
Racial Wealth
Arrest Race
Casual Racism
Black Names
Network
Engineering
Intel
Solutions
MLK quote
Tools for success
Get a degree
Meritocracy
Soft Skills vs Hard Skills
Conclusion