FAA, FTC, FCC - FU - How Three F'ing Agencies Are Shaping Info Sec

Explore how three federal agencies - the FAA, FTC, and FCC - are influencing the information security landscape in this 32-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2015. Delve into Elizabeth Wharton's analysis of agency agendas, recent reports, and policy changes affecting data security, privacy, and vulnerability management. Learn about the GAO report on aircraft cybersecurity, the Boeing 787 vulnerability case, the FTC's new office and investigative powers, and the FCC's net neutrality ruling. Examine the jurisdictional gaps between agencies and their impact on emerging technologies like smart TVs. Gain insights into the political factors shaping these agencies' approaches to information security and their potential consequences for the industry.