Mythbusting: 'Deleting an account removes all your data.'
Fact: Data remnants can often be found through OSINT techniques.
Myth Alert: 'Hackers can only break into systems with sophisticated tools.'
Truth: Many breaches start with simple social engineering.
Myth: 'You're safe if you don't click on suspicious links.'
Reality? Some malware can infect your system without any action from you.
I will be speaking at the @firstdotorg conference in Montreal on Monday, right after @hacks4pancakes gives the keynote talk.
If you're at the conference, say hello (I'm only there one day). If you have a copy of Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions and want it signed, bring it with you.
I'd stay longer but the @ACM Council meeting and awards banquet are Friday/Saturday in San Francisco, and I need to stop at home before heading out there.
Today you have one last chance to get a copy of “Cybermyths and Misconceptions” signed by all 3 authors and the illustrator. 10am at the Cisco suite, Marriott Marquis, Level 5, Room Sierra K.
The number of books there is limited so you might want to purchase one at the RSA bookstore (Moscone South, 2nd level) to bring with you.
Today's the day! Come see our panel at the RSA Conference on myths and misperceptions in cybersecurity. 2:25pm in Moscone West 2001.
Then, at 5pm, stop by the RSA bookstore to buy a copy of the book and get it signed by all 3 authors and the illustrator!
(Not at the RSA Conference? Buy the book anyhow and find us in real life to get it signed. Think of it as a cybersecurity quest.). https://informit.com/cybermyths
If you plan on coming to our book signing at #RSAC (all 3 authors and the illustrator!) at the Cisco suite on Thursday, we advise you to buy a copy of "Cybersecurity Myths and MIsconceptions" at the RSA bookstore, first. Cisco has a very limited number of books to give away. (https://informit.com/cybermyths) We'll be there Thursday, from 10am-noon, Marriott Marquis, Level 5, Room Sierra K.
We will also be at the RSA bookstore Wed. 5-5:30 to sign.
If you didn't get a chance to attend S4x23 to hear the talks, or you simply haven't heard enough from me yet, here is a recording of my keynote interview with Dale Peterson:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P2WyEiO9thk
The interview covered a lot of ground about the nature of defensive security, the new Cybermyths book (got yours yet? https://informit.com/cybermyths), OT security, the scope of security understanding, having too much information, and having a good security mindset.
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