Cyberwar and the Real World

Presented at WAHCKon 2013, May 5, 2013, 9:35 a.m. (65 minutes).

There has been talk about cyberwarfare and the potential for digital conflict for decades now. What isn't so obvious to many is that it began years ago. In this talk I look at StuxNet, its history and what that can tell us. I'll touch on the current political landscape, including White House policy and other issues. The publicity of this has brought attention to our SCADA and other industrial control systems. We'll look at how such systems are constructed, run and the numerous vulnerabilities there-in. You might get an insight into why Obama is escalating the issue of "cyber-terrorism"


Presenters:

  • Sheldon Gill - Perth (Man there are a lot of Awesome people from that place)
    Started tinkering with computers in late primary school and still hasn't stopped. Likes getting them to do real work in the real world, but isn't averse to occasionally using them for more recreational pursuits. Does not currently live with a guy named Leonard.

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