A World Where We Trust Hard-Won Lessons in Security Research, Technology, and People

Explore a thought-provoking keynote presentation from USENIX Security '24 where David Brumley of ForAllSecure and CMU shares critical insights on bridging the gap between security research and real-world implementation. Discover four essential principles for transforming innovative security ideas from academic papers into practical solutions that impact the broader technology community. Learn from candid experiences and real-world case studies that demonstrate how to develop compelling, actionable security arguments beyond simply stating "it's more secure." Gain valuable perspectives on overcoming adoption challenges, navigating industry realities, and building trustworthy computer systems through the lens of both academic research and practical implementation. Understand the guiding principles that influence fundamental research and its successful transition into real-world applications for creating safer software and systems.