DeFi - Crypto Cyber Security Challenges

Explore the cybersecurity challenges in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) through this informative conference talk from HITB CyberWeek 2021. Gain insights into the rapidly growing DeFi ecosystem, which moves billions of dollars worldwide, and learn about the innovative solutions being developed. Discover the dark side of DeFi, including major hacks resulting in millions of dollars lost and investors losing their crypto permanently due to security issues. Examine common problems and challenges in the DeFi space, and consider potential solutions to enhance security. Benefit from the expertise of Cesar Cerrudo, Chief Technology Officer for IOActive Labs and a renowned security researcher, as he provides an overview of smart contracts, attacks, bad practices, and the current state of the art in DeFi security. This 27-minute talk covers essential topics such as the fundamentals of DeFi, smart contract vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and practical approaches to making DeFi more secure for all participants.