Securing the Hastily Formed Network - Infosec for Disaster Relief and Emergency Response

Explore the critical role of connectivity in modern disaster response and humanitarian emergencies through this 59-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2015. Delve into the concept of "Hastily Formed Networks" (HFNs) and their importance in providing essential services like cloud access, social media, and GIS during crises. Examine the security challenges faced by these rapidly deployed networks and trace their evolution from Hurricane Katrina to the Ebola Virus crisis in West Africa. Gain insights into the increasing reliance of emergency managers on Internet access as a key service alongside traditional emergency support. Learn about the security management and oversight issues prevalent in HFN deployments and understand the need for improved infosec practices in disaster relief and emergency response scenarios.