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New York University (NYU)

Dispelling the Top 10 Myths in Cybersecurity - AIG Cybersecurity Lecture

New York University (NYU) via YouTube

Overview

Explore the top 10 myths in cybersecurity through this comprehensive lecture delivered by Dmitri Alperovitch at New York University's AIG Cybersecurity series. Delve into crucial topics such as attribution challenges, critical infrastructure protection, information sharing, and the proliferation of cyber tools. Gain insights on breach prevention, outcome-driven metrics, and the importance of real-time detection. Learn about the three phases of cybersecurity, understand the complexities of cyber attribution, and discover why the notion that "nothing is worth stealing" is a dangerous misconception. Examine the challenges of cloud security, the impact of GDPR, and the role of China in the cybersecurity landscape. Benefit from expert advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals and engage with thought-provoking questions on the future of the field.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Three Phases of Cybersecurity
About Me
Attribution is Impossible
How do we catch cyber criminals
Cyber attribution
Nothing worth stealing
Critical infrastructure
Information sharing
Cyber tool proliferation
We can solve this problem
Offense is easy
Speed of light
Breach time
Preventing everything
Outcomedriven metrics
Its all hopeless
Question
Realtime detection
Favorite data sources
Advice for new cybersecurity professionals
GDPR
China
Cloud security

Taught by

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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