Tweakers Developers Summit 2021 (digital) | June 2,3,4,5

Chris Kubecka

How to launch a cyberwar

Embassy threats, leaked Intel agency tools, hacking back & mass casualties. This talk offers a peek behind the diplomatic curtain, revealing challenges, decisions & tools at the disposal of the authorities. Nation-states leveraging software, hardware and human vulnerabilities into digital warfare, with devastating consequences.

Track: Security
Level: beginner / intermediate / expert
On-demand video: Yes

The talk can be viewed 14 days (after June 5, 2021) for logged visitors on the platform.

Chris Kubecka

Chris Kubecka is the founder and CEO of HypaSec. Previous Group Leader for AOC, tasked with setting up digital security after the world’s most devastating cyber warfare attack so far, the 2012 Shamoon attacks. Previously, establishing and leading the network and security operations, UK/EU GDPR Privacy Group, joint international intelligence team and Information Protection Group for Aramco Overseas covering EMEA (outside KSA) and South America, part of Saudi Aramco. USAF veteran of multiple humanitarian and combat missions as air crew, US Air Force Space Command with degrees in information technology and computer science. An advisor and subject matter expert to several governments and industries on cyber security and incident response for cyber warfare, and recognized expertise in financial, oil and gas, water and nuclear industry digital security.