Information Security: An Ecology of Horrors and You Are the Solution - Keynote

Explore the complex landscape of information security through a keynote address delivered at OffensiveCon23. Delve into topics such as the movement of energy, parasites in cybersecurity, and the integration of cyber forces. Examine strategic force design, the changing nature of systems, and the implications of great power conflict in the cyber realm. Gain insights into talent acquisition, the motivations behind hacking, and the goals of modern information systems. Discuss strategic deterrence, maintenance costs, and the importance of ethical hacking. Reflect on the broader implications of cybersecurity work, considering time horizons of change and the evolving nature of CPU vulnerabilities. Conclude with key takeaways and a deeper understanding of the critical role information security professionals play in addressing the "ecology of horrors" within the digital landscape.

Intro
Title
Movement of Energy
Parasites
If Europe had been paying attention
Hunter and Hunted
Integration of Cyber Forces
Strategic Force Design
Systems are Changing
Great Power Conflict
Great Power Cyber
Talent
Questions
Why am I a hacker
The goal of hacking
Modern information systems
Strategic deterrence
What should you hack
Maintenance costs
Do the right stuff
Takeaways
Why we do what we do
Time Horizon of Change
James Forshaw
Random Talks
CPU Overflow
Conclusion