Explore security lessons drawn from historical dictators in this thought-provoking conference talk from 44CON 2013. Discover how the mistakes of leaders like Kim Jong-un, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon Bonaparte relate to modern network security challenges. Learn to apply these insights to your company's defense strategies, focusing on insider threats, incident response, and investigation techniques. Examine the future of active defense and the importance of mastering security basics. Gain valuable perspectives on security awareness programs and prioritizing elements in your security strategy. Engage with critical questions about the state of information security and how historical lessons can inform current practices.