Three Decades in Security - What’s Changed, and What Hasn’t

Explore the evolution of cybersecurity over the past three decades in this insightful conference talk presented by Robert Schifreen at the 44CON Information Security Conference. Delve into the significant changes in cybercrime, including the diverse motivations behind hacking and the increased stakes for both perpetrators and victims. Examine the persistence of certain hacking techniques, both technical and psychological, that have remained largely unchanged. Analyze why social engineering tricks, fake emails, and poor password practices continue to be effective. Investigate the ongoing challenges in software development, such as buffer overruns and database injection vulnerabilities. Reflect on the progress made in the field of cybersecurity over 32 years and critically assess whether the advancements have been sufficient to address modern threats.