Protecting High Risk Users

Explore a conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2016 focusing on the challenges of protecting high-risk users from cyber attacks. Delve into the experiences of Eva Galperin from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Morgan Marquis-Boire from Citizen Lab, University of Toronto, as they discuss the unique security concerns faced by individuals and small NGOs in dangerous situations. Learn about the disproportionate harm that targeted attacks can cause to high-risk individuals, potentially leading to severe consequences such as torture and kidnapping. Understand why traditional enterprise security approaches may fall short in addressing these specific threats, and gain insights into the resource-intensive nature of dealing with targeted attacks. This 31-minute presentation offers valuable perspectives on the complexities of safeguarding vulnerable users in an increasingly digital world.