The Rising Geopolitical Cyber Power

Explore the geopolitical landscape of cybersecurity in this ShowMeCon 2019 conference talk. Delve into the third great geopolitical shift in cyberspace, examining areas of concern such as active measures, critical infrastructure attacks, and influence campaigns. Analyze notable incidents like Stuxnet, Triton, and economic disruptions. Discuss the challenges faced by defenders, including low barriers to entry and the shift in naval power. Gain insights into cyber insurance and the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures. Learn about the roles of entities like GRU and FSB in cyber operations and the impact of influencer campaigns on global politics.

Intro
Great Britains global hegemony
Third great geopolitical shift in cyberspace
Areas of concern
Active measures
Stuxnet
Programmable logic controllers
Triton
Critical infrastructure
Water control system
Influence campaigns
GRU and FSB
Influencer campaigns
Economic attacks
Economic disruption
Theft of trade secrets
Kinetic conflict
Challenges for defenders
Good guys have free ride
Equifax
John Podesta
The shift of naval power
Low barriers to entry
Israel cyberattack
Cyber insurance
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