
Threat intelligence is a hot topic, but the hype obscures a revolution which extends beyond the latest Silicon Valley venture-backed tech unicorn. This movement is powered by the combination of social media, ubiquitous cameras, low-cost digital satellite imagery, and a mix of former intelligence professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists. Together these forces are driving a revolution in private sector intelligence, exposing actors, motives, and capabilities. Whether one looks at the physical conflicts in Ukraine or Syria, or untrusted regimes in North Korea or Iran, or in the supposedly murky online world, the signs of this movement are present. This talk will present examples of the revolution, discuss its costs and benefits, and offer insights into its future.
Richard Bejtlich, Chief Security Strategist, FireEye & Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution @taosecurity