Explore the fascinating parallels between 17th-century pirates and modern-day Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in this 58-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus 2017. Delve into the economics of piracy, the democratic nature of pirate organizations, and the methods used to track and stop them. Discover how historical figures like Blackbeard, John Adams, and Jean Lafitte influenced maritime law and naval strategies. Learn about the role of privateers, international law, and government incentives in shaping the pirate-hunting landscape. Examine the motivations behind piracy, the challenges of naval life, and the eventual capture of notorious pirates. Draw insightful analogies between historical piracy and contemporary cybersecurity threats, providing a unique perspective on the evolution of security challenges across centuries.