No Such Thing as a Stupid Question - Why Knowledge Shaming is Making Us Less Secure

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the detrimental effects of knowledge shaming in the cybersecurity industry. Examine how social media reactions to breaches and the fear of ridicule create a culture of hesitation and vulnerability. Discover the speaker's insights on why knowledge sharing in cybersecurity is fundamentally broken and learn practical guidelines for sharing and consuming knowledge effectively. Gain valuable tips on how to disagree respectfully and understand the importance of avoiding excessive passivity. Conclude with a call to action and specific steps to foster a more supportive and collaborative cybersecurity community.

Intro
Not a criticism
Why am I here
The challenge
The UK example
The pharmaceutical example
The government example
Guidelines for sharing knowledge
Tips for sharing knowledge
How to consume knowledge
Excessive passivity
How to disagree
My call to action
Actions to take