There Is No Security Without Privacy

Explore the critical relationship between privacy and security in this thought-provoking BSidesLV conference talk. Delve into the concept that true security cannot exist without privacy, examining historical examples, legal precedents, and modern surveillance practices. Analyze the impact of metadata collection, the fallacy of "nothing to hide," and the dangers of pervasive monitoring. Learn about the "Uncertainty Principle" in security, the costs associated with excessive surveillance, and the "Hindenburg Principle." Discover practical steps to protect your privacy, understand what to avoid, and consider the concept of "bailment" in data protection. Gain insights from references to Supreme Court decisions, East German surveillance tactics, and warnings from historical figures about tyranny and oppression.

Introduction
Do you need privacy for security
Privacy is part of security
Wise rabbit
Predator
Bullrun
Firmware virus
The Supreme Court
Secret rooms
False choices
Metadata
Panoptimism
Uncertainty Principle
Cost of Securities
Surveillance
The Hindenburg Principle
I dont have anything to hide
Everythings got something to hide
Supreme Court Justice
East Germany
Big Brother Big Data
Opaque Anonymous
Thomas Jefferson
Tyranny
Clapper
Collection
What to stop
What to do
What to avoid
Bailment
Shoutouts