Embrace the Bogeyman - Tactical Fear Mongering for Those Who Penetrate

Explore tactical fear mongering techniques for penetration testers in this NolaCon 2017 conference talk. Delve into the concept of the Bogeyman, Black Swan Theory, and organizational fears. Learn about red teaming, priority setting, and the potential impacts of embracing fear-based strategies. Examine the prerequisites, maturity levels, and costs associated with implementing these tactics. Discover how to navigate the "dark side" of penetration testing while maintaining ethical standards. Gain insights on fear immune responses, the importance of being a polite digital citizen, and the lessons learned from hypothetical scenarios like "Goatpocalypse."

Intro
What is a Bogeyman
Why
Black Swan Theory
What Organizations Fear
Red Teaming
Priority
Embrace the Bogeyman
The Red Team
What If
The Dark Side
Prerequisites
Impact
Maturity
Impacts
The Price
Red Team
Fear Immune Response
Be a Polite Citizen
Goatpocalypse
Moral of the Story