The Cyber Shell Game - War, Information Warfare, and the Darkening Web
Explore the complex landscape of cyber-conflict and information warfare in this 52-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the ideological differences driving cyber campaigns, major incidents, and their impact on international diplomacy and Internet governance. Examine the forces threatening to transform the Internet from a tool of freedom to one of security and control. Analyze historical analogies, offensive effects, and the real battlefield of information security. Investigate the concepts of psychological warfare, thresholds for war, and the practices of US and Russian information warfare. Learn about specific attacks like the TV5 incident and tactical outcomes. Consider the future of cyberspace and potential solutions to preserve its utility as an enabler of freedoms.