Infighting Among Russian Security Services in the Cyber Sphere

Explore the complex dynamics of cyber warfare within Russia's security agencies in this 47-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into over a decade of research on the RuNet's cyber threat landscape, including insights from a significant trial involving Russian security agencies. Examine the competition and conflicts between these agencies in the cyber sphere, analyzing specific actions that may have contributed to the current situation. Gain understanding of how these internal struggles could influence future international cyber campaigns. Learn about public infighting, accusations, and rumors surrounding key players like Kaspersky. Discover lessons learned from guilty verdicts and the challenges of operating in this environment. Compare Russian infighting to similar dynamics in other governments' cyber operations. Engage with thought-provoking questions and soundbites that illuminate the intricate world of Russian cyber security politics.

Introduction
About Russia
Agenda
Escalating Infighting
What We Know
Public Infighting
The Trees
Accusations
Infighting
Rumor
Kaspersky
guilty verdicts
lessons learned
people want to be difficult
Brian Krebs
Other Lessons Learned
Soundbites
Questions
Infighting in other governments