Walk This Way: What Run-DMC & Aerosmith Teach About the Future of Cybersecurity
CISA Director Jen Easterly discusses the power of radical collaboration between government agencies and the hacker community, inspired by the 1986 Run-DMC/Aerosmith crossover.
Summary
The Power of Unlikely Collaborations
Just as the 1986 crossover between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. revolutionized popular music, modern cybersecurity requires dismantling silos between government agencies and grassroots hackers.
Transforming CISA's Relationship with the Hacker Community
Jen Easterly outlines CISA's commitment to transparency, good-faith research protection, and active engagement with the DEF CON community.
Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) Initiatives
Easterly reviews operational achievements of public-private threat intelligence sharing during major critical vulnerability outbreaks (e.g. Log4j).
Building a Culture of Radical Transparency and Civic Defense
The presentation encourages hackers to collaborate directly with public defenders to secure critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
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