Holding on for Tonight: Addiction in InfoSec

Presented at Black Hat USA 2018, Aug. 8, 2018, 10:30 a.m. (25 minutes)

Substance abuse is present in and affects all communities, even information security. This session will detail the relationship between stress, addiction, and relapse. Additionally, the speaker will discuss her experience with alcohol use disorder while maintaining a career in information security and share advice on how people and companies can be inclusive and supportive for those living a clean and/or sober life. Attendees will gain perspective and a greater understanding of their peers and employees in recovery.


Presenters:

  • Jamie Tomasello - Senior Manager, Security Operations, Duo Security
    Jamie Tomasello is the Senior Manager of Security Operations at Duo Security. She has been combating internet abuse and addressing security and compliance issues for over seventeen years at ISPs, security companies, law firms, and non-profits. Jamie is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US and CIPT). A former music major, Jamie is completing her degree in psychology with a focus in trauma psychology and behavior analysis.

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