The Woman Who Squashed Terrorists - When An Embassy Gets Hacked

Explore a gripping cybersecurity incident involving a hacked embassy in this 35-minute conference talk. Delve into the background of the attack, its origins, and the critical role of NATO and Yemen. Learn why the speaker was chosen to handle the situation, uncover the involvement of terrorist groups, and follow the investigation through diplomatic channels. Gain insights into insider threats, rewards systems, and valuable lessons learned from this real-world case study. Conclude with a Q&A session to further understand the complexities of international cybersecurity incidents.

Intro
Background
The main portions of the incident
How the incident started
What is an embassy
Saudi Arabian embassy hack
rootkit
NATO
Yemen
Why Chris was chosen
How it started
Who sent it
The suspicion
Friends of Isis
The Email
The Diplomatic Corps
The Secretary
The Kerr House
Sherlock Switch
Insider
Rewards
Lessons Learned
Questions