Building Safe Systems at Scale - Lessons from Six Months at Yahoo

Explore the challenges and lessons learned in building secure systems at scale in this one-hour Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the evolving role of security for Internet companies, examining how they've transitioned from providing engaging experiences to becoming conduits for free expression and targets for intelligence agencies. Discover the impact of government surveillance revelations on product design and development across multiple markets. Gain insights into the deployment of major security initiatives at Yahoo, and learn valuable lessons applicable to both Internet companies and the security industry. Examine the fundamental challenges that large Internet companies face in cybersecurity and discuss potential solutions for building safer systems in an increasingly complex digital landscape.