What it Means to Have the C Word in the National Security Agenda

Explore the evolution and implications of cybersecurity as a national security issue in this thought-provoking 58-minute conference talk from the 44CON Information Security Conference. Delve into the meaning of 'security' and examine how terms like 'information security', 'cyber security', and 'critical (information) infrastructure protection' have become integral parts of national security agendas worldwide. Analyze the development and publication of 'National Cyber Security Strategies' across various countries, questioning why nations facing similar cyber threats adopt different approaches. Through a policy analysis lens, investigate the phenomenon of cybersecurity's elevation to a national security concern and its potential future impact. This non-technical presentation offers a unique perspective on the intersection of cybersecurity and national policy, challenging attendees to think critically about the evolving landscape of digital security on a global scale.

What it Means to Have the C Word in the National Security Agenda - Presented By Emil Tan