Security's Coming of Age - Can InfoSec Mature and Save the World

Explore the evolution and challenges of information security in this 53-minute conference talk from ShowMeCon 2015. Delve into why the InfoSec industry is struggling, examine the tension between community and industry, and analyze problematic laws and tools. Learn about standardization efforts, formal initiatives, and industry standards. Discover a proposed roadmap for maturing the field, including defining professional ethics, creating ethical methodologies, and engaging with commerce and industry. Gain insights into both red team and blue team perspectives as the speaker outlines goals and timelines for advancing InfoSec's role in potentially "saving the world."