USENIX Enigma Conference Courses

When Malware Changed Its Mind - How Split Personalities Affect Malware Analysis and Detection

Explore the impact of malware behavior variability on analysis and detection techniques, based on a large-scale study of 5.6 million hosts worldwide.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How the Internet Improves Humanity

Explore how the Internet enhances humanity by fostering pro-social interactions and reducing anti-social behaviors, while examining regulatory challenges that may hinder this potential.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Very Hungry Defender - Metamorphosing Security Decision-Making by Incorporating Opportunity Cost

Exploring opportunity cost in security decision-making to transform programs from organizational drags to uplifting forces, considering tangible and intangible costs beyond monetary aspects.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

True Crime Journalism in Cybersecurity - Panel Discussion

Seasoned journalists discuss ethical dilemmas and responsibilities in cybercrime reporting, exploring source relationships, obligations to stakeholders, and real-world investigative experiences.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Public Interest AI Auditors Can Learn from Security Testing - Legislative and Practical Wins

Exploring legal and practical strategies for AI auditors to overcome barriers in testing algorithmic bias, drawing lessons from security testing practices and advocating for policy changes.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Source Software and Journalism - Field Notes from a Global Perspective

Explore challenges journalists face using open source technologies globally, including pre- and post-COVID impacts, based on five years of field research with investigative reporters.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The State of Memory Safety - Fireside Chat

Experts discuss memory safety vulnerabilities, their impact on modern computing, and strategies for protection. Explores current landscape, challenges, and progress in addressing this critical security issue.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Protecting Whistleblower Information

Explore best practices for protecting whistleblower communications and Congress's role in safeguarding those who expose abuses of power, as discussed by the Office of Whistleblower Ombuds.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Geopolitical Change Affects Computer Security and Privacy for Vulnerable Populations

Explores how geopolitical changes impact computer security and privacy for vulnerable populations, examining case studies and recommending design strategies to reduce vulnerability during times of crisis and change.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Dirty Laundry of the Web PKI

Explores web PKI's flaws, revealing the fragile security infrastructure behind HTTPS connections. Discusses issues with certificate authorities and proposes improvements for future server authentication models.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Location Data and the Promise of Anonymization - Panel Discussion

Experts discuss the challenges and limitations of anonymizing geolocation data, exploring regulatory and technical advancements in privacy protection for location information.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Communications Dos and Don'ts for Whistleblowers

Essential communication strategies for whistleblowers: considerations, must-haves, pitfalls to avoid, and effective storytelling techniques to navigate this life-changing decision.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Edge of Developed Practice in Searching Encrypted Data

Exploring practical applications of searching encrypted data, focusing on structured encryption for efficient querying in high-performance distributed systems and its integration into modern databases.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Privacy Policies - Effective Communication and User Education - Panel Discussion

Panel discussion exploring creative approaches to inform users about data rights beyond traditional privacy policies, featuring experts from tech, law, and privacy advocacy.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Characterizing and Measuring Misleading and Harmful Online Ad Content at Scale - USENIX Enigma 2023

Explore the prevalence of misleading online ads, their impact on users, and the need for increased research and transparency in ad content to combat scams and malicious practices.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video