Level Up Your Security Mindset

Explore a conference talk that challenges traditional security approaches and advocates for a mindset shift in cybersecurity. Delve into the necessity of adapting security practices to match the pace of business, focusing on real risks rather than worst-case scenarios. Learn how to balance collaboration, innovation, and technology to create effective security solutions. Discover strategies for aligning security goals with business objectives, breaking down silos, and leveraging velocity in security implementations. Address global cybersecurity challenges, including the skills gap and the need for internships. Gain insights on retaining and diversifying talent in the security field, and understand why relying solely on bug bounties, AI, or blockchain is insufficient for comprehensive security.

Intro
CHALLENGES
WHERE ARE WE AT
OUR JOBS WILL GET HARDER
HACK THE PLANET BETTER?
WORLD RUN BY SECURITY PEOPLE
WHAT IS OUR MISSION?
DEFENSE
REAL RISK
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
THAT WON'T WORK HERE
PERSPECTIVE SHIFT
SOCIAL SKILLS
SOFT SKILLS
ROADBLOCK
PEBKAC
SCARY CLOUDS?
BLOCKCHAIN!
USER PROBLEMS
CAN'T BE EVERYWHERE
WORKING TOGETHER
THE BIG SECRET
ALIGN GOALS
SILOS
BRAINSTORMING
PROTOTYPES
EVERYTHING IS SMART
OBLIGATIONS
SIMPLIFICATION AND INCENTIVES
LEVERAGE VELOCITY
GOING TO 11
BUG BOUNTIES WON'T SAVE YOU • Neither will Al or Blockchain
OUR PROBLEMS ARE GLOBAL
CYBERSECURITY SKILLS GAP
INTERNSHIPS
THE BUSINESS
RETAIN AND DIVERSIFY